Virginia Hamilton

By Deborah A. Marinelli

The unexpected death of beloved author Virginia Hamilton was a shock to her readers and the children's literature community. While many commemorative biographies are being published, this book stands out in terms of providing previously unknown information on Hamilton's life and work. Through a study of Hamilton's papers and interviews with people close to Hamilton, in particular, her husband Arnold Adoff, this biography is in itself a seminal work. Fans of classics like The Magical Adventures of Pretty Pearl, Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush, Zeely, The Planet of Junior Brown, and The Mystery of Drear House will be thrilled with this exciting and highly informative read.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823937771
• ISBN13: 9780823937776
• Release Date: December 2002
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8