About Jennifer
Although I have a background in 'dramatic' writing (film, theater) I have always been told I "should write a children's book"~and no wonder, as at least half of my favorite books are those written ostensibly for kids~ yes, Lewis Carroll is an eternal inspiration, but also love Roald Dahl, Lemony Snicket, Louise Fitzhugh ("Harriet the Spy"), and so many others. For many years I worked as a child... More
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Books 1 - 4 of 8 from Jennifer's bookshelf, View all 8 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
| 1. Gilda Joyce, Psychic Investigator (Paperback) Author: Jennifer Allison Publisher: Puffin |
Young Adults |
8/30/2010 Add | |||
| Jennifer said: This was a page turner! I finished it in one sitting. The San Francisco setting is appropriately evocative for the ghost story/mystery, and Gilda is a 'spunky', if- oddly, I thought- not always entire...more tags: I read , Inspired me | |||||
| 191 Reviews | |||||
| 2. The Luckiest Girl (An Avon Camelot Book) (Paperback) Author: Beverly Cleary Publisher: HarperTrophy |
Young Adults |
8/28/2010 Add | |||
| Jennifer said: I adore Beverly Cleary, and have recently been on a kick re-reading her 'teen' books- this one was especially amusing. What I so admire about these books is the way in which Clearly captured the era- ...more tags: I read , I recommend | |||||
| 324 Reviews | |||||
| 3. The Egypt Game (Paperback) Author: Zilpha Keatley Snyder Illustrator: Alton Raible Publisher: Atheneum |
Ages 4-8 |
8/28/2010 Add | |||
| Jennifer said: I loved the characters, very distinct/realistic kids, very much captured the 'reality' of their imaginary world. tags: I read | |||||
| 2,040 Reviews | |||||
| 4. Charlotte's Web (Hardcover) Author: E. B. White Illustrator: Garth Williams Publisher: HarperCollins |
Ages 9-12 |
8/20/2010 Add | |||
| Jennifer said: I was most annoyed to read of a group of 'concerned moms' who wanted this classic BANNED from school libraries recently- because of, I guess, the entire plot?! Ie: threat of death to Wilbur. Still so ...more tags: I read , I recommend | |||||
| 25,555 Reviews | |||||
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Hello Jennifer,
So glad you joined us here at JacketFlap.