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Sid Fleischman
As a boy growing up during the Great Depression, Sid Fleischman loved magic tricks, and soon he was running his own business based on sleight of hand. As an adult, he performed a different kind of magic, writing much-loved, award-winning books for young readers, including The Whipping Boy and Escape. Readers can learn all about his childhood, how he became a writer, and how he works today. In addition, Fleischman shares advice on how kids can become writers themselves. Filled with vintage photographs and personal quotes.
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Authors Kids Love series. These biographies are based on 2006 interviews with the featured writers. Topics include their early lives and the geneses of their writing. The series design is busy, but numerous photos, many from the authors' own collections, bring a more personal perspective to the figures. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide Spring 2009
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