Synopses & Reviews
Joy Adamson is renowned for her work on behalf of orphaned wild animals and environmental movements. She revolutionized the publicand#8217;s view of the emotional capacity of animals. She also produced paintings that chronicled the flora and fauna of Africa, and paintings of tribal men and women in traditional clothing. But she is best known as the author of
Born Free, the story of Elsa, the lion cub she tamed and raised and eventually released into the wild. Anne E. Neimarkand#8217;s biography tells the dramatic story of the extraordinary adventure of Joy Adamsonand#8217;s life.
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"For young readers lucky enough to be familiar with the print versions of
The Hobbit and
The Lord of the Rings, this will bring the creator to vivid life ."
—Booklist
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"A stirring, uplifting, and elegantly packaged saga."--Publishers Weekly, starred Publishers Weekly, Starred
"More than a first biography of picture book icons, this is a fine introduction to the period for young children, a model of documentation, and an exceptionally inviting and well-designed book." --Horn Book Horn Book
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Anne E. Neimark tells the life story of one of the most influential and well-loved writers of the 20th century, J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.and#160;
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J.R.R. Tolkien's lifelong fascination with medieval texts and languages gave him a unique vision and endless inspiration for his tales, and his broad interests made possible his creation of faery worlds, as well as the cultures and characters that make his books as engaging today as they were more than seventy-five yearsand#160;ago. This clear and thoroughly researched biography of the creator of
The Hobbit is accompanied by magical illustrations that recall the mystery of Tolkienand#8217;s worlds.
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In 1940, Hans and Margret Rey fled their Paris home as the German army advanced. They began their harrowing journey on bicycles, pedaling to Southern France with childrenand#8217;s book manuscripts among their few possessions.
Louise Borden combed primary resources, including Hans Reyand#8217;s pocket diaries, to tell this dramatic true story. Archival materials introduce readers to the world of Hans and Margret Rey while Allan Drummond dramatically and colorfully illustrates their wartime trek to a new home.
Follow the Reyand#8217;s amazing story in this unique large format book that resembles a travel journal and includes full-color illustrations, original photos, actual ticket stubs and more. A perfect book for Curious George fans of all ages.
About the Author
Anne E. Neimark is a renowned author whose reader-friendly approach to writing biographies has allowed many young people to learn about the lives of famous and important people.andnbsp; She is the author of Diego Rivera, Artist of the People and Che!andnbsp; She lives near Chicago.