Reviews.,."informed and informative...very highly recommended...for its exceptional grasp of this popular author's life and works.", These books are great for...author reports...they will also interest youth who want to know more about their favorite writers., This well-researched title will fill biography requests and be of interest to readers of Alcott's novels.
Grade FromSixth Grade
Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
SynopsisShel Silverstein was a songwriter, playwright, and cartoonist, but he is best known for his poetry and books for children, including ""The Giving Tree"" and ""A Light in the Attic"". This title tells his story, from his childhood in Chicago through his genesis as an artist and a writer., Shel Silverstein was a songwriter, playwright, and cartoonist, but he is best known for his poetry and books for children, including ""The Giving Tree"" and ""A Light in the Attic"". Always thought-provoking and sometimes controversial, Silverstein's writing was accompanied by his distinctive art, making his books memorable and appealing to children and adults alike. But Silverstein didn't start out as a children's book writer. He pursued many other avenues first, all the while living a fascinating and unusual lifestyle. ""Shel Silverstein"" tells his story, from his childhood in Chicago through his genesis as an artist and a writer. His tale is both amusing and inspiring, much like his own work.