Mary Casanova

Mary Casanova and YOU

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This seventh book in the Author and YOU series features the life and work of Mary Casanova, award-winning picture book author, and author of middle grade fiction. This title discusses her life and work and the researching, writing and illustrating of each of her books, books that often present challenges in nature and focus on relationships between people and the environment. Her most recent books, middle grade novels, include Jess-a book promoted by the American Girl publishers as their Girl of the Year (2006). The back story of each of Casanova's books will provide ideas for lesson plans and connections for the teacher to make for and with young readers. Mary Casanova and YOU gives readers the behind the scenes stories of Casanova's research and writing in her own words. She offers much information to help extend and enrich the reading experience and an intimate look at a writer and her work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Libraries Unlimited
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Dezember 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 254mm x 178mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 311g
• ISBN-13: 9781591584056
• ISBN-10: 1591584051
• Artikelnr.: 21408290

Autorenporträt

Mary Casanova is an author of picture books and novels for older readers. Her award winning books include The Hunter (illustrated by Ed Young) and Some Dog! (illustrated by Ard Hoyt). Mary enjoys the out-of-doors and lives near the Canadian border in Rainey, Minnesota.