Joan Lowery Nixon: Masterful Mystery Writer (Authors Teens Love) [Library Binding]

Mary Dodson Wade (Author)

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Grade 5-8–Nixonwrote about strong girls who were able to solve their own problems. These competent characters were prominent in her more than 140 titles, including the "Casebusters" series and "The Orphan Train Children" books. In addition to writing fiction and nonfiction, Nixon taught writing and penned parenting and child-abuse prevention books for reluctant teen readers. Wade chronicles the author's life in a conversational style that allows readers to feel as if they are a part of the discussion. Black-and-white snapshots appear throughout. Wade interviewed Nixon as part of the research for this book and the transcript is appended along with selected lists of books and awards. An acceptable supplementary purchase for library collections.–Rebecca Sheridan, Easttown Library & Information Center, Berwyn, PA
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Product Details

• Library Binding: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Pub Inc (June 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766021947
• ISBN-13: 978-0766021945
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,107,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Joan Lowery Nixon: Masterful Mystery Writer (Authors Teens Love) (Library Binding)

Not a mystery novel for teens as I thought, and as I needed, but rather a autobiography of an author. Not what we needed, not useful. Too much hassle to return...