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DECEMBER 1, 2008
The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West by Sid Fleischman

This is a fun biography of Mark Twain that is both entertaining and informative. The print is large and the illustrations and photos are numerous, but this is not a book for early elementary students. The humor is advanced and the writing style similar to how Twain might have done himself, with jokes and jabs that requires the knowledge of an older reader. The title refers to Twain's publicity used to promote his lectures, indicating the time the curtain should rise. The book covers the life of Samuel Clemens from his frail beginnings through his get-rich-quick schemes and legitimate jobs, to his tranformation into "Mark Twain", the author. Readers will recognize many famous quotes such as, "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer day in San Francisco." A time line is included as well as a bibliography and index. Recommended for adults as well as students looking for a well-written biography that will keep their attention.

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