Willa
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“Captivating…” - Booklist From award-winning author Amy Ehrlich comes an illustrated biography of Willa Cather, one of America’s greatest and most beloved writers. Willa Cather’s life was a true American success story. A pioneer and determined spirit, Willa didn’t let anything stand in her way. She refused to be discouraged by the fact that in the 1880s women hadn’t written before, because she had many ideas to share. By becoming a trailblazer and following her heart, Willa Cather is remembered today as one of the greatest American writers in history. Filled with captivating and historically accurate details, as well as gorgeous illustrations by Wendell Minor, this illustrated chapter book is ideal nonfiction for middle graders.
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Wendell Minor has illustrated dozens of picture books, and his work has won countless awards and is in permanent collections of such institutions as the Museum of American Illustration and the Library of Congress. His cover illustrations have graced some of the most significant novels of our time by authors such as Toni Morrison, David McCullough, and James Michener. He lives in Washington, Connecticut. Visit him online at MinorArt.com.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780689865732
- Publication Date
- September 27, 2016
- Publisher
- Simon SchusterPaula Wiseman Books
- Original Publication Date
- January 26, 2016
- Page Count
- 72
- Word Count
- 2777
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Reading Age
- 7 - 10 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2014027586
- Lexile® Level
- 1000L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~X
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.8
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 186582
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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