FICTION

The Inspiring Life of Eudora Welty

by Richelle PUTNAM
illus. by John Aycock. 144p. chron. further reading. notes. History. 2014. Tr $16.99. ISBN 9781626190009.
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Gr 6–9—Welty, while an important and noteworthy writer, is an unusual choice for a juvenile biography, since most of the target audience will not be familiar with her work. Unfortunately, the writing will not capture readers' attention or convince them of her significance. In several spots, the narrative jumps around the time line in an extremely confusing manner and fails to create a cohesive sequence of events. The book is illustrated with paintings that are limited in their effectiveness, especially as the text continually mentions photographs taken by the Welty family. However, the author's life and work are presented clearly, and readers who can persevere to the end will learn a great deal about both the writer and the evolving nature of Mississippi during her lifetime.—Elizabeth Nicolai, Anchorage Public Library, AK
Reviewed by Elizabeth Nicolai , Jun 01, 2014
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