Sid Fleischman

By Jeri Freedman

This book provides fascinating insight into the life and work of a critically-acclaimed author. Though he started his career as a magician, he then became a journalist. Fleishman soon realized that he loved telling stories, and he started writing books. He has been writing for young readers for more than fifty years. This is a fascinating look at his life and works, and includes an in-depth discussion of some of his most well known works including the Newbery Medal winning The Whipping Boy. Excerpts from his work and original interview with this prolific author will captivate his fans.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823940195
• ISBN13: 9780823940196
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8