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Age Range
12 - 18
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2024-09-03
Page Count
192
Publisher
becker&mayer! kids
Grade Level
7th - 12th
ISBN
9780760387726
Themes
horror

Stephen King: His Life, Work, and Influences (Young Readers' Edition)

Written by Bev Vincent

For many young readers, when the last page of Goosebumps is turned, the first chapter of Pet Sematary begins, and a world of terror crafted by Stephen King is revealed. His novels are as fascinating as his life, and in this ultimate illustrated guidebook, young readers explore the cultural phenomenon and legacy of the King of Horror.

From scare-seeking child to impoverished university student to struggling schoolteacher to one of the best-selling—and most recognizable—authors of all time, this engrossing book reveals the evolution and influences of Stephen King’s body of work over his nearly 50-year career, and how the themes of his writing reflect the changing times and events within his life.

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Age Range
12 - 18
Genre
biography
Copyright Year
2024-09-03
Page Count
192
Publisher
becker&mayer! kids
Grade Level
7th - 12th
ISBN
9780760387726
Themes
horror
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