authors, english

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to J.K. Rowling. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the renowned author of The Hobbit and the The Lord of the Rings trilogy, focusing on his study of medieval texts and languages and other factors that influenced his writings. Lists chronologically his published writings, including those which were edited by his son, Christopher Tolkien, and published after J. R. R. Tolkien's death.

Long before The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter loved to paint the bunnies, mice, and other pets who populated her family home.

As a young man working in East Africa for the Shell Company, Roald Dahl recounts his adventures living in the jungle and later flying a fighter plane in World War II.

The young Jane Austen is not particularly interested in getting married, although she does find the mysterious Mr. Lefroy an intriguing possibility - but first she has to deal with the accusation that her cousin Eliza is a French spy, and solve a murder.

Contains profiles of people of interest to young readers.

Takes the reader to the English countryside and the world of Beatrix Potter, who from a young age painted bunnies, mice, and other pets who populated her country home and later appeared in her stories.