Author: A True Story
by Helen Lester
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Author: Helen LesterBrand: Sandpiper
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-08-26
ISBN: 0618260102
Number of pages: 32
Publisher: Sandpiper
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- ISBN13: 9780618260102
- Condition: New
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Book Review: Honest and Inspiring
Summary: 5 Stars
This is Helen Lester's true story of how she became a writer--from struggling in grade school to becoming a published author (many times). It's inspiring because it shows that writing is not simple--even for those gifted with the pen, but that it takes time and effort and a lot of rewrites. I would recommend it to anyone trying to show a child that writing does not always come easily, but that even the toughest writing struggles can be overcome with perseverance. It also explains the illustrator's job and how good illustrations help sell stories. Helen Lester's fiction books are hysterical and this companion "biography" is a must if you are a fan of her works.
Summary of Author: A True Story
So begins the story of Helen Lester, author of Tacky the Penguin and many other popular books for children. By sharing her struggles as a child and later as a successful author, she demonstrates that hurdles are part of the process. She even gives writing tips, such as keeping a "fizzle box." Helen Lester uses her unique ability to laugh at her mistakes to create both a guide for young writers and an amusing personal story of the disappointments and triumphs of a writer's life.
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