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Hans Christian Andersen
Author: Emma Fischel, Nick Ward
(Illustrator)
Synopsis: Each title in this series tells
the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led
to changes that affect all our lives today. Each includes a vivid
description of the world in which the famous person lived. As a poor boy
growing up in Denmark, Hans Christian Andersen does not have an easy
life. His one escape is into the world of fairy tales, when he grows up
Hans tries to become a writer, but he meets with many disappointments
until he finally writes some children's stories. These, to his surprise,
are a great success, and are now read by children all over the world.
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Roald Dahl (Famous People, Famous Lives)
Authors: Emma Fischel, Peter Kent
Synopsis: This book describes the life
of one the world's most famous children's authors. His exciting life is
traced from his early visits to Africa, his time as a fighter pilot and
his visits to America are all covered. Then, at the age of 45, his first
children's book was published, and from that time forward his fame and
popularity grew and grew. Even children who don't like reading very
much, like his books!
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William Shakespeare (Famous People, Famous Lives)
Authors: Emma Fischel, Martin Remphry
Synopsis: The extraordinary life of
England's greatest dramatist is told in fascinating detail, from his
rural beginnings in Stratford-on-Avon, where he was born in 1564, to his
phenomenal success in London, where he became a favourite at the
glorious court of Queen Elizabeth. The narrative describes how plays
were beginning to become the popular entertainment form of the day, how
theatres were built and who went to them. All Elizabethan life is there,
and the book gives the reader not only a complete background on the life
of Shakespeare, but also a vivid picture of late sixteenth-century life.
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William Shakespeare (The Life & World Of)
Author: Struan Reid
Synopsis: Aimed at children aged
eight to ten, this text presents a biography of the English dramatist
William Shakespeare.
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Last updated: 13th April 2006
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