Born to Draw Comics: The Story of Charles Schulz and the Creation of Peanuts

Wadsworth, Ginger

ISBN 10: 1250173736 / ISBN 13: 9781250173737

Published by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 2019

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR013196504

Synopsis:

As a child, Charles split his free time between adventures outdoors with his friends and dog Spike, and daydreams and doodles inspired by the comics he loved to read. He longed to become a professional cartoonist, but saw his dreams deferred by unexpected challenges that laid ahead: military deployment to the European front of World War II, and the heartbreak of a family tragedy back home. Even so, Charles never lost sight of the hopeful joy of his early years and his love for Spike, both of which inspired Peanuts. The comic strip went on to become the most popular and influential in comics history. For fans of the New York Times - bestselling picture book biography of the Muppets and Sesame Street creator, I Am Jim Henson by Brad Meltzer.

About the Author: Ginger Wadsworth is the author of many informational titles for young readers, including Words West: Voices of Young Pioneers, which was named a Nonfiction Honor Book by VOYA and received the Western Writers of America Spur Award for Juvenile Nonfiction, and First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Gordon Low. She lives in Orinda, California. gingerwadsworth.com Craig Orback has illustrated many books for young readers, including Gifts from the Enemy and The Can Man, among others. His work has also appeared in children's magazines and school textbooks. He lives with his family in Seattle. craigorback.com

Bibliographic Details

Title: Born to Draw Comics: The Story of Charles ...
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Orback, Craig
Condition: Very Good