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Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was-- ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Step into the world of Georgian England and learn more about the genteel life of this beloved author. Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all around the world. Her writing--principally her five novels--is a critique of the British landed...
Author
Series
Publisher
Morgan Reynolds Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and discusses the novels of the nineteenth century British author, Jane Austen, known for her vivid portrayals of middle and upper-class English society.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap/Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books likeOliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era. Widely considered the greatest writer of the Victorian age, Dickens's literary masterpieces continue to...
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Examines the life of the English novelist, describing her sense of humor, intelligence, strong opinions, and observations of life in rural England.
12) Jane Austen
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the remarkable life of Jane Austen, the British novelist, in this true story of her life. Little Jane grew up in a big family that loved learning and she often read from her father's library. In her teenage years she began to write in bound notebooks and craft her own novels. As an adult, Jane secretly created stories that shone a light on the British upper classes and provided a witty social commentary...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the beloved nineteenth century British author, discussing the poverty of his childhood, his work as a reporter, early successes as a novelist, marriage, and popular reading tours, along with summaries of some of his novels.
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Colorful illustrations introduce the life and achievements of the nineteenth century novelist, revealing how her refusal to settle for the status quo led her to create some of the world's most beloved works.
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