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Some Writer! The Story of E.B. White
Some Writer! The Story of E.B. White
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Choose Library District
Review Date: December 2, 2016
Review
Amazing collaged art work, well researched information, and personal White family treasures make this a winner in all literature categories. Sweet's newest title is fantastic to pour through finding quotes, photos and even pages of White's handwritten notes of Charlotte's Web and earlier works. All the better is the quality of the text which reveals otherwise unknown facts about this adored writer. This biography is a pleasurable and interesting read which sets the bar for future biographies for children. E. B White's granddaughter Martha White provided access to family memorabilia which enhanced Sweet's ability to show the real person in Some Writer. Add this book to all public libraries and school media centers. It will be read by all age levels and used in literature and art classes.
Nominated for Cream
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Sweet, Melissa
Illustrator: Sweet, Melissa
Illustration Quality: excellent
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Book Type: picture book nonfiction
Genre: biography / autobiography
Audience: grades k-3,grades 4-6,grades 7-9,all ages
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780544319592
Price: 18.99
This Book's Maine Connection: Maine author,Maine illustrator,Maine setting