Lucy Maud Montgomery: A Writer's Life is a children's book by Elizabeth MacLeod. Published by Kids Can Press in February 2001, the illustrated 32-page book introduces L.M. Montgomery's life and career to young readers. The colorful, full-page spreads include photographs, sketches, and quotes to engage the reader.
The contents include the following chapters:
Meet Lucy Maud Montgomery
Early Days
Growing Up
Miss Montgomery, Teacher
Newspaper Woman
Professional Writer
Writing Anne of Green Gables
Rejection
Life after Anne
Mrs. Macdonald
Life in Leaskdale
Emily, Pat and Marigold
Final Words
Maud's Life at a Glance
Maud's Books
Visit Maud / Index
Here is the description of the book:
Lucy Maud Montgomery believed that one day she would be taken seriously as a writer. Despite the many obstacles she faced throughout her life, Montgomery not only earned a good living as a writer, but also became famous for it. Anne of Green Gables is one of the most popular books ever written and has been translated into over 20 languages, garnering Montgomery worldwide recognition and appeal. Weaving the real events of her life into the fabric of her fiction using photographs, excerpts from newspapers and actual journal pages, this biography explores Montgomery's struggle and determination to realize her dreams. This book in the Snapshots: Images of People and Places in History series includes a concise timeline and a listing of pertinent Web sites.
"On every spread, montages of contemporary photos, portraits, book covers, quotes, memorabilia, manuscript pages, reviews, and film stills add a visual backdrop to this engaging glimpse of Canada's most famous author."
- Kirkus Reviews (full review)
ISBN-13: 978-1550744873
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Book cover of Lucy Maud Montgomery: A Writer's Life.
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Created December 2, 2001. Last updated January 18, 2025.
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