Jane Yolen

By Susanna Daniel

With more than 230 books to her credit, Jane Yolen has become a favorite for many young readers. She began her writing career when her first book-Pirate in Petticoats-was accepted for publication on her twenty-second birthday. This inspiring biography provides an in-depth discussion of some of her most well-known works, including The Transfigured Heart, Armageddon Summer, and The Devil's Arithmetic, offering insight into Yolen's writing process, where she finds inspiration, and her suggestions for young readers interested in writing.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823940152
• ISBN13: 9780823940158
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8