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The popular author describes how he grew up in Decatur, Illinois, went into teaching, and eventually became a writer, incorporating his earlier experiences into novels intended to reach and change young readers
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Grade 6-12 --Peck's autobiography is what one would expect--recollections of the author's Midwestern youth, college life at home and abroad, stint in the army, teaching career, and development as a writer. Excerpts from his books abound; he cites passages from his novels in which people and episodes from his life emerge. The full text of ``Priscilla and the Wimps,'' a short story with far-reaching effects, is also included. He concludes with advice for prospective writers; the first of eight rules is, ``Never write what you know. Write what you can find out.'' Good quality black-and-white photographs of the author and his family enhance the personal narrative. Although not so candid and innovative as M. E. Kerr's Me Me Me Me (HarperCollins, 1983), this memoir is nevertheless engaging and filled with insight into Peck's creative processes. --Pat Katka, San Diego Public Library
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 1ST PRT. FINE/FINE AUTOBIOGRAPHY.Award-winning author RICHARD PECK describes growing up in Decatur, IL, being a teacher, then a writer incorporating his life experiences into novels for young readers. (NEWBERY MEDAL/HONOR: YEAR DOWN YONDER, LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO. Photos included. 122pp. Seller Inventory # 027560