authors, english

A picture book that relates the life story of English novelist Mary Shelley.

A selection of prose and poetry by the sisters.

"Describes the life and times of William Shakespeare, world-famous poet and playwright"--Provided by publisher.

"This is the story of Yrsa Daley-Ward, and all the things that happened--'even the terrible things. And God, there were terrible things.' It's about her childhood in the northwest of England with her beautiful, careworn mother Marcia; the man formerly known as Dad (half fun, half frightening); and her little brother Roo, who sees things written in the stars"--Back cover.

Provides information about the childhood, education, and career of children's book author J.K. Rowling, creator of the Harry Potter character.

On the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein, comes a riveting biography of its author, Mary Shelley, whose life reads like a dark gothic novel, filled with scandal, death, drama, and one of the strangest love stories in literary history.

This book discusses the life of Agatha Christie, her experiences as a volunteer during World War I, archaeologist, traveler and her influence on the world today.

Includes profiles of people in the writing field who are of interest to young readers.