The Beverly Cleary Handbook

by Joanne Kelly

Book Overview

One of America's best-loved children's authors takes center stage in this fascinating resource book. Summaries of all Cleary's novels (including the popular Henry and Ramona books) are accompanied by a description of the author's real-life experiences as reflected in her books and a variety of extension activities (e.g., writing, word games, map activities, dramatic plays, puzzles). An extensive bibliography lists Cleary's own fiction and nonfiction publications, her childhood favorites, and books and journal articles about her. Photographs, maps, and drawings illustrate the settings of her books and of her own life. You will appreciate the numerous tips and project ideas.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1563082454
• ISBN13: 9781563082450
• Release Date: August 1996
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Length: 163 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6