Discover the great Women of Our Time in these reissues of short middle grade biographies on the lives of twentieth-century women written by a variety of acclaimed authors!
A biography emphasizing the inspiration behind the internationally honored writer, Astrid Lindgren, and her beloved character Pippi Longstocking, the feisty carrot-topped heroine, who is loved by 40 million readers around the world. Contains black-and-white illustrations.
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About the Author:
Johanna Hurwitz is the author of more than 60 books for young readers, both fiction and nonfiction. She lives in Great Neck, New York.
Review:
"In a graceful, fluid style, Hurwitz offers brief information about the childhood of Astrid Lindgren and more detailed information about her career . . . For those who love Pippi Longstocking, meeting her author will be a treat."—School Library Journal
"As generous as its subject . . . Charming."—Kirkus Reviews
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- PublisherPuffin Books
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 0147516684
- ISBN 13 9780147516688
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages80
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