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Waiting for the Party: The Life of Frances Hodgson Burnett

Book Description
Most people have heard of "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "The Secret Garden", but many of them are unaware that the same woman wrote both books, 25 years apart, and was considered one of the leading writers in America. Exposed to the extremes of poverty and wealth, she survived two broken marriages and the death of a son. On the surface her life was extremely successful, but happiness eluded her. Th... More
Book Information
PublisherFaber & Faber Children's Books
BindingPaperback (10 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages274
ISBN-100571166431
ISBN-13978-0571166435
Publication Date/1994
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About Ann Thwaite (Author) : Ann Thwaite is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Ann Thwaite include A.A. Milne: His Life, The Brilliant Career of Winnie-the-Pooh, Waiting for the Party: The Li... more
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