Write a Book for Me: The Story of Marguerite Henry (World Writers)
Grade 5 Up-These biographies are pleasant amalgams of their subjects' personal and professional lives. However, the constant use of "Conan" as the writer's first name is somewhat disconcerting and never explained. Marguerite Henry paints an endearing portrait of the writer from her early childhood until her death. It is difficult to tell if the dialogue and explanations of her feelings are fictionalized as no sources are cited. Her Newbery Award acceptance speech is appended. Full-page black-and-white photos and reproductions appear in both titles; some of them are quite grainy. However, those in Collins's book are often endearing shots of Henry with her animal friends. These titles will provide motivation for would-be writers and will interest fans of these authors.Marilyn Fairbanks, Azure IRC, Brockton High School, MACopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.