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Reviews

"In this affectionate, animated biography, Warner comes across as a fascinating individual; her story will enchant The Boxcar Children's legions of fans."--Kirkus Reviews

"Still, Ellsworth, who interviewed many of Warner's friends, manages to capture the spirit of the woman; kind, service oriented, and devoted to her readership."--Booklist

"This is a simply told biography just right for the audience who devours Warner's many vocabulary-controlled mysteries. Ellsworth's recounting of the author's childhood includes many period details of early-twentieth-century family life that will fascinate young readers."--The Horn Book Magazine

"This lively and engaging biography is well organized, following Warner's life from her childhood to her death at age 89 in 1979...A must-purchase for any library that has an avid following of this popular author's books."--School Library Journal

"In this affectionate, animated biography, Warner comes across as a fascinating individual; her story will enchant The Boxcar Children's legions of fans."--Kirkus Reviews

"Still, Ellsworth, who interviewed many of Warner's friends, manages to capture the spirit of the woman; kind, service oriented, and devoted to her readership."--Booklist

"This is a simply told biography just right for the audience who devours Warner's many vocabulary-controlled mysteries. Ellsworth's recounting of the author's childhood includes many period details of early-twentieth-century family life that will fascinate young readers."--The Horn Book Magazine

"This lively and engaging biography is well organized, following Warner's life from her childhood to her death at age 89 in 1979...A must-purchase for any library that has an avid following of this popular author's books."--School Library Journal