Sonneborn, Liz.

Mark Twain / Liz Sonneborn ; foreword by Kyle Zimmer. - New York : Chelsea House, c2011. - 125 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. - Who wrote that . - Who wrote that?. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A visit home -- Growing up -- A writer in the west -- Success at last -- America's writer -- Debt and disaster -- The final years -- The legacy of Mark Twain -- Chronology -- Notes -- Works by Mark Twain -- Popular books -- Popular characters -- Major awards -- Bibliography -- Further reading.

Provides an overview of the life and work of American author Mark Twain, discussing his childhood in Missouri, the influence his childhood experiences had on his work, his best-known stories, his influence on American literature, and other related topics.

7.7 Follett Library Resources. 5-8. 5-8 Follett Library Resources.

1604137282 9781604137286 (lib. bdg.)

2010006601


Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 --Juvenile literature.
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.
Twain, Mark, 1835-1910.


Authors, American--19th century--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Children's stories--Authorship--Juvenile literature.
Authors, American.
Authorship.
American authors--Biography.
Authorship.

PS1331 / .S65 2011

818.409 SON B