Charles J. Shields

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Virginia

The Biography of Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbirdis one of the most widely read novels in American literature. It's also a perennial favorite in highschool English classrooms across the nation. Yet onetime author Harper Lee is a mysterious figure who leads a very private life in her hometown of Monroeville, Alabama, refusing to give interviews or talk about the novel that made her a household name. Lee's life is as rich as her fiction, from her girlhood as a rebellious tomboy to her days at the University of Alabama and early years as a struggling writer in New York City.

Charles J. Shields is the author of theNew York Times bestselling biographyMockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee, which he has adapted here for younger readers. What emerges in this riveting portrait is the story of an unconventional, high-spirited woman who drew on her love of writing and her Southern home to create a book that continues to speak to new generations of readers. Anyone who has enjoyedTo Kill a Mockingbird orGo Set a Watchmanwill appreciate this glimpse into the life of its fascinating author, which includes photographs of Harper Lee, her family, and the film version ofTo Kill a Mockingbird starring Gregory Peck.

I Am Scout is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

I Am Scout

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Tells the story of how Harper Lee struggled to become an author and created one of the most popular novels of the twentieth century.

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Category - Non Fiction / Biography & Autobiography

Format - Paperback

Condition - Excellent

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Est. Publication Date - Jul 2015

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