Leonard S. Marcus
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 11
Description
The escapades of four animal friends who live along a river in the English countryside--Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. Since its beginnings as a series of stories told to Kenneth Grahame's young son, The Wind in the Willows has gone on to become one of the best-loved children's books of all time. The timeless story of Toad, Rat, Mole, and Badger, brought to vivid life by Ernest H. Shepard's illustrations, has delighted readers of all ages for more than...
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 7
Description
The thirteen interviews that compose this collection are full of insights from the authors of humorous books for young readers, including Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, Christopher Paul Curtis, and others.
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 7
Description
Presents an annotated edition of Norton Juster's story about ten-year-old Milo, who is the owner of a magic tollbooth, and his experiences in the "Lands Beyond, " and includes interviews with the author and illustrator, excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, commentary, and more.
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Thirteen prominent cartoonists discuss their creative processes and the experiences and influences that led to their success in one of today's most vibrant art forms. Each interview is followed by an original graphic short on the common theme of "the city."