Before Agatha Christie became the greatest mystery writer of all time, she was a girl who loved books, make-believe, and puzzling out problems. She was a keen observer, always noticing the secrets hiding in the shadows and the clues just waiting to be uncovered. More than anything, Agatha loved detective stories. She longed to write her own mysteries, but she struggled when she put pen to paper. The letters came out jumbled, the words twisting and snagging. Writing became a new puzzle for her to solve.
Her family and teachers chided her for being lost in her head, but Agatha wasn’t lost…she had a mind of her own! Uncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes mysterious true story of world-renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie’s journey to authorship in this picture book biography that celebrates the Queen of Mystery's cleverness and perseverance.
"McGrath’s spare, present-tense text emphasizes her subject’s love of stories and curiosity as a child, then her struggles to bring her observations and ideas into a coherent plot. The techniques she uses — taking notes, exploring characters’ voices, tightening and pacing plots — make for solid advice for budding writers." — Kirkus Reviews
Recommended Age | 5 - 9 |
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Author | Robyn McGrath |
Illustrator | Liz Wong |
ISBN | 1665917938 |
Publication Date | May 28, 2024 |
Publisher | Beach Lane Books |
Language | English |