The Abracadabra Kid: A Writer's Life
Novelist Sid Fleischman's memories are vivid, fresh and funny as he shares stories from his life. Fleischman writes in a friendly, conversational, never sentimental tone about growing up in San Diego during the Depression, and of a passion for magic that led to his early career as a traveling performer. But when he began to write, he found he could use his skills as a conjurer in a different way as well. Of special interest to young fans of his novels are Fleischman's explanations of how some of the people and events in his life found their way into his books for children. Black-and-white photographs round out this delightful autobiography. ©1996 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 10-14
Age Range:
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Formats:
Biography, Autobiography and Memoir
Substantial Narrative Non-Fiction
Subjects:
20th Century
Autobiography/Memoir
Books and Reading
Great Depression
Humor
Magic
Writers and Writing
Publisher:
Greenwillow
Publish Year: 1996
Pages: 198
ISBN: 068814859X
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 920 Fleischman