Francine, Believe It or Not!: A Mark Brown Arthur Chapter Book 14 (Arthur Chapter Books) [Paperback]

Marc Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1999 | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Arthur Chapter Books (Book 14)

Arthur attempts to bring Francine's strange behavior back to normal. Illustrations.

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About the Author

Marc Brown, who was born in Erie, Pennsylvania in 1946, received great encouragement and support from his grandmother and uncle. Inspired by the books of Maurice Sendak, Brown decided to pursue his ambition of becoming an illustrator. After receiving a B.F.A. in painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art, he worked as a TV art director, a professor of mechanical drawing, and a freelance illustrator, before becoming a writer. In his books, he addresses the fears and problems which children face and events like friendship, family, school and pets. For his illustrations, Brown uses pencil with watercolor on a variety of papers to achieve different visual effects. The "Arthur" series, about the everyday adventures of a lovable aardvark, began in 1976 and continues to this day with 25 titles published. Brown has also created other series such as the "Rhymes" series, and the nonfiction "Dinosaur" series, which conveys messages of do's and don'ts. These series, like the stories of Arthur, hold the attention of young children while transporting their imaginations on magical journeys.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316122580
• ISBN-13: 978-0316122580
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.2 x 7.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,458,533 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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