This book is part of a book series called Essential Lives .

This book has been graded for interest at 11-17 years.

This book was published 2007 by Essential Library .

M. J. Cosson grew up thinking that she would become an artist. She won scholarships in school to attend classes at the local art museum, and her bachelor's degree is in art. She began working as a graphic artist, then realized that she was a better writer than artist. She lives in Iowa with her dogs, Clancy and Clementine, and her cat, Carrie Chapman Catt.