title: Kid Authors: True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers (Kid Legends)
author:  David Stabler 
description: Gr 36An eclectic mix of short profiles on a variety of authors. The individuals featured are a balance of historical and contemporary writers, all of whom mostly hail from the United States. Stabler goes beyond basic biographical information and provides witty, interesting stories to paint a vivid picture of each author's childhood and influences. These tales are highly relatable for kids and can also be an encouragement for coping with difficult situations, such as bullying. This text is ideal for developing researchers. An index allows for easy navigation and there is a short bibliography for each entry. Profiles are organized under common themes, which also allows for quick reference and browsing. Horner's bright and vibrant drawings add humor to the collection. VERDICT A fun and useful addition, especially for aspiring writers and class projects.Paige Rowse, Needham High School, MA
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  Famous Stories Every Child Should Know
  
  
  INTRODUCTION.
  
  
  STORIES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW
  
  
    
    
  I. A CHILD'S DREAM OF A STAR  
    
  II. THE KING OF THE GOLDEN RIVER; OR, THE BLACK
  
  
  BROTHERS  
    
  III. THE SNOW-IMAGE: A CHILDISH MIRACLE  
    
  [IV.
  UNDINE](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_001.html#filepos120264)  
    
  [V. THE STORY OF
  RUTH](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_001.html#filepos280415)  
    
  [VI. THE GREAT STONE
  FACE](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_001.html#filepos295300)  
    
  [VII. THE DIVERTING HISTORY OF JOHN
  GILPIN](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_001.html#filepos341788)  
    
  [VIII. THE MAN WITHOUT A
  COUNTRY](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_002.html#filepos354206)  
    
  [IX. THE NUeRNBERG
  STOVE](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_002.html#filepos422615)  
    
  [X. RAB AND HIS
  FRIENDS](Famous%20Stories%20Every%20Child%20Shou_split_002.html#filepos538671)  
    
  [XI. PETER RU