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5) Betsy Byars
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English
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Describes the personal life and successful writing career of the Newbery Award-winning author, whose memorable characters include Bingo Brown, Herculeah Jones, and the Golly sisters.
9) Ray Bradbury
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English
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Presents the life and career of the science fiction author, discussing his major works, awards, and personal life.
10) Ann M. Martin
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English
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A biography of Ann M. Martin, the author of the Baby-sitters Club series as well as 300 other books for children.
12) Tamora Pierce
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English
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Best-selling author Tamora Pierce has written 23 young-adult fantasy novels, in addition to many short stories, articles, and radio plays. All of Pierce's novels have one thing in common: they feature strong-minded, female heroines who face life on their own terms and shape their futures to fit their unique skills and outlooks. Her realistic characters and action-packed plots have made her one of today's most popular children's writers.
13) Roald Dahl
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English
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A description of the personal life and career of the twentieth-century English writer of such successful books as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, " "James and the Giant Peach, " and "Matilda."
15) L. Frank Baum
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English
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An introduction to the life and career of the American author L. Frank Baum, who wrote the children's fantasy novel The wizard of Oz.
17) Gary Paulsen
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English
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A biography of an author whose varied experiences provided background for many of his adventure stories, historical novels, sports books, and nature stories.
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