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Stephen King: King of Thrillers and Horror [Library Binding]

Suzan Wilson (Author)
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Gr 5 Up-Wilson profiles King's life from his childhood to his years as a struggling author to his phenomenal success to his well-publicized June 1999 accident. She draws readers into the author's world through documented quotes and anecdotes. Fans will delight in the background stories that Wilson provides about a variety of King's works, including the opening chapter's account of the inspiration behind The Shining. Black-and-white photographs and illustrations enhance the accompanying text. A list of the author's works, chapter notes, related Internet addresses, and an index with photos noted in bold type complete this work. This book is longer and more comprehensive than John Wukovits's Stephen King (Lucent, 1999). Both books are equally deserving of a place in most libraries.-Leah J. Sparks, Bowie Public Library, MD

Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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Traces the life of a popular novelist, from his childhood as an avid reader to his current success as a creator of horror fiction.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A FAN OF THE MAN Jan 23 2003
By Sabrina Justin
Format:Library Binding
Although I have never been a fan of the writing of Stephen King, Wilson's book has made me a fan of the man. With fascinating anecdotes and sharp, clean writing, Wilson draws the reader into King's life and makes clear the connections between his life and his work. The downside is that I now want to see those connections for myself, so find myself with a ton of reading to catch up on. My only hope is that King will give me a chance to catch up by not being as prolific in the future as he has been in the past. However, I do hope to see more books by Wilson in the near future. She is proof that biographies written for younger readers can be as interesting to adults as to their intended audience.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A FAN OF THE MAN Jan 23 2003
By Sabrina Justin - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Library Binding
Although I have never been a fan of the writing of Stephen King, Wilson's book has made me a fan of the man. With fascinating anecdotes and sharp, clean writing, Wilson draws the reader into King's life and makes clear the connections between his life and his work. The downside is that I now want to see those connections for myself, so find myself with a ton of reading to catch up on. My only hope is that King will give me a chance to catch up by not being as prolific in the future as he has been in the past. However, I do hope to see more books by Wilson in the near future. She is proof that biographies written for younger readers can be as interesting to adults as to their intended audience.
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