Mark Twain? What Kind of Name Is That?: A Story of Samuel Langhorne Clemens

Historical Biographies

by Robert M. Quackenbush

The life of the famous humorist whose numerous occupations included printer's apprentice, steamboat pilot, gold miner, frontiersman, and reporter.

Genres: Picture Books, Nonfiction

495 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

Author/Artist/Educator Robert Quackenbush has written and illustrated over 200 books for young readers including his popular Miss Mallard Mysteries, which have been made into animated films for children's worldwide television programming by Cinar (now Cookie Jar Entertainment) that are showing in 70 countries. His books have won many awards and citations including an Edgar Allen Poe Special Award for Best Juvenile Mystery, a Gradiva Award, and a gold medal from the Holland Society of New York for distinction in art and literature by a member of the society. He is a frequent visiting author at schools and libraries giving programs to instill children with a love of books and reading. These tours have taken him across the US, including Alaska, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. His art is in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Smithsonian Institution, the Department of Interior, the U.S. Air Force Museum, and Norton Simon Museum. For further information, visit his Web site www.rquackenbush.com, which also gives his Facebook and Blog addresses.

Reviews

[Michael Fitzgerald · Rating 5 out of 5]

The amusing illustrations are a good match for this funny biography of a monumental figure in American humor.

[Brianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great biography on Mark Twain and how he came to be, amazing for students who want to get to know him more.

[Veronica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tells the story of Samuel Langhorne Clemens from his childhood until his death. The author,Robert Quackenbush creates a beautiful narrative about one of the most lovable writers of all times Mark Twain. This name comes from reaching 12 feet under the water,and by hitting the button (fathorms), it takes the name of Mark Twain; This means "safe waters."

[Steve Ongley]

Non Fiction - Biography

Very well done