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Yolen, Jane

The Perfect Wizard: Hans Christian Andersen

40 pp. | Dutton | February, 2005 | Trade ISBN 0-525-46955-9 $16.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Dennis Nolan. This picture book biography chronicles how the son of a poor working couple becomes one of the most beloved children's writers of all time. Snippets of Andersen's stories appear at the bottom of each page of text, and although the text sometimes strains to incorporate them, they underscore how life can influence art. Romanticized illustrations in muted colors suit this rags-to-riches story. Bib.
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

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