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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016 · Est. 2 hour read
Some Writer!
Discover the life of a literary icon through letters and art.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,871 ratings
176 pages· 15,716 words· Est. 2 hour read
$18.99Save 5%
Bookroo's summary
Explore the life of E.B. White, the beloved author, through a unique blend of his personal letters, photos, and Melissa Sweet's captivating artwork. This illustrated biography reveals the journey of a man who cherished words, offering a glimpse into his world as a journalist and children's book author. What secrets and inspirations lie within his letters? Dive into this tribute to uncover the story behind the words that enchanted generations.
From the publisher
6 Starred Reviews! New York Times Bestseller! A People Magazine Best Children’s Book! A Washington Post Best Book! A Publishers Weekly Best Book! Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon. Readers young and old will be fascinated and inspired by the journalist, New Yorker contributor, and children’s book author who loved words his whole life. This authorized tribute, a New York Times bestseller, includes an afterword by Martha White, his granddaughter.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- Words
- 15,716
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 1030L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 6.5
- F&P level
- ~Y
- AR points
- 2
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 184629
Publication
- Published
- October 4, 2016
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780544319592
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