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The author Avi has written more than 70 children s and young adult books and has fans young and old all over the world. Readers can t help but be inspired by Avi s life story, including his battle and ultimate triumph over dyslexia. Despite his problem being ignored and not diagnosed until late in his childhood, Avi was determined to make it as a writer. This author s story will hold readers as rapt as they are while reading one of his best-selling, award-winning novels. They ll find themselves eagerly flipping pages to find out what happens next. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Index, Glossary, Web Sites, Full-color photographs, Timelines, Biographies.

Interviews Newbery Award-winning author Avi in his Providence, Rhode Island, home, discussing his life and his writing.

Tim Podell leads a panel of middle school students in a discussion of the characters, themes, and impact of Avi's "Crispin: The Cross of Lead," in which an orphaned peasant boy in fourteenth-century England flees his village after being falsely accused of theft and murder, and meets a larger-than-life juggler who holds a dangerous secret.

A critical introduction to the life and work of the prolific writer of young adult and children's books.

Traces Avi's childhood, education, and career, what inspired him to write, and how he comes up with story ideas.

Tells the life story of Newbery Award-winning children's author Avi, describes his popular works, and includes a glossary of writing terms.

Examines the life of Avi, author of over fifty books for children and young adults, discussing his childhood in Brooklyn, his education and marriage, and his writing career.

Discusses the life and work of this popular author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.

A biography of the prize-winning author of novels for young people.