Lives of the Writers, Kathleen Krull
Lives of the Writers, Kathleen Krull
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Lives of the Writers
Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Author: Kathleen Krull

Narrator: John C. Brown, Melissa Hughes

Unabridged: 2 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/30/2010

Synopsis

History comes to life in this dynamic volume! Here are inside views of twenty writers—people of all shapes, sizes, temperaments, and lifestyles, from various countries and historical periods. Included are William Shakespeare, Edgar Allan Poe, Mark Twain, Zora Neale Hurston, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Jane Austen, Emily Dickenson, Charles Dickens, and many others.

About Kathleen Krull

Kathleen Krull (1952–2021) was a multiaward–winning children’s book author. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and worked for four companies as a children’s book editor. While on the job, she wrote mysteries in the Trixie Belden series and other books. She then began working at home, writing her own books and getting the chance to explore subjects she was passionate about, including history, music, and extraordinary people. Awards for her body of work include the 2011 Children’s Book Guild Nonfiction Award, Leo Politi Golden Author Award, Lucia Russell Briggs Distinguished Achievement Award, California Reading Association’s Armin R. Schulz Literacy Award for promoting social justice thru books 2016, and the International Literary Association and Greater San Diego Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award, among others.

About John C. Brown

John C. Brown is a narrator of children’s and young adult books. Some of his credits include My Brother Sam Is Dead, Lives of the Presidents, and Lives of Musicians.

About Melissa Hughes

Melissa Hughes’ career began in radio, where she was a staff announcer, DJ, and voice-over artist. Working in England for many years, she starred in the BBC Radio drama Trouble Brewing, appeared in numerous plays, and created the screams for the character of Lois Lane, as well as other voices in the film Superman.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Elruin

An informative book on the lives of some writers. But way too short for my taste.......more

Goodreads review by The Reading Countess

Krull does it again. Twenty famous writers' lives are ripe for the picking. Infused with the juiciest of tidbits (enough to keep even the most reluctant middle schooler sit up and take notice), I've personally bookmarked POE, DICKENS and DICKINSON for future use with my students. Highly recommended.......more

Quotes

“Krull knows exactly how to captivate her audience… A must-have for the reference shelf.” Publishers Weekly

“Colorful, enthralling” Kirkus

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