Judy Blume
has been a favorite author of many children and adults for almost
thirty years (I know that she was my favorite author when I was
in the Fourth Grade). With characters like Peter Hatcher,
Fudge Hatcher and Sheila Tubman, Judy Blume really knows how to
entertain her audience! Inside Judy Blume's books, you can
always find a good laugh! Some of these amusing books include:
| The One in the Middle is the Green Kangaroo (1969) | Blubber (1974) |
| Freckle Juice (1971) | Superfudge (1980) |
| Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (1972) | The Pain and the Great One (1984) |
| Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great (1972) | Fudge-A-Mania (1990) |
Roald Dahl
,an English born author of over 40 books, is an amusing, entertaining
author. The winner of numerous British and American awards
in writing children's literature, Roald Dahl died on November
23, 1990 in England. His numerous books will live on for
many years to come, which will ensure that Roald Dahl's spirit
will live on. A few of Roald Dahl's amazing books include:
| James and the Giant Peach (1962) | George's Marvelous Medicine (1981) |
| Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (1964) | The BFG (1982) |
| The Magic Finger (1966) | The Witches (1983) |
| Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (1972) | The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me (1985) |
| Danny and the Champion of the World (1975) | Matilda (1988) |
Katherine Paterson was born in China, the child of a missionary
family. Her books involve a wide range of subjects, ranging
from humor and excitement to romance and tragedy. Katherine
Paterson is a Newbery winner, and her stories originate from her
four children and their friends. Some of Katherine Paterson's
books include:
| Of Nightingales that Weep (1974) | The Sign of the Chrysanthemum (1988) |
| Bridge to Terabithia (1977) | Lyddie (1991) |
| The Great Gilly Hopkins (1978) | Jip: His Story (1996) |
| Jacob Have I Loved (1980) | The King's Equal (1996) |
Gary Paulsen is the author of over 40 books, including
3 Newbery Honor books. Born in the Mid-West, Gary Paulsen's
books reflect the adventure that awaits all of us in life.
His numerous books, magazine articles, short stories and plays
share the importance of harmony between humans and nature. Gary
Paulsen's books include:
| Mr. Tuckett (1968) | The Winter Room (1989) |
| Tracker (1984) | The River (1991) |
| Dogsong (1985) | The Haymeadow (1992) |
| Hatchet (1987) | Call Me Frances Tuckett (1995) |
| The Island (1988) | Brian's Winter (1996) |
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