Examines the life of George Orwell, the English author of "Animal Farm" and "1984," and discusses the political and social criticism disclosed in his work.

Profiles the English author who became well-known for her Harry Potter books.

A biography of the English mystery writer who, after creating Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple, became a Dame Commander of the British Empire.

This book is a biography of Roald Dahl, author of "James and the Giant Peach," "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," and other books.

Describes the personal life and successful writing career of the author famed both for explaining the Christian faith to adults and for introducing young readers to Narnia.

"A brief biography of author J.R.R. Tolkein."--

A biography of the English author who has been called the firstgreat science fiction writer, with a discussion of his works.

A biography of C. S. Lewis emphasizing his growth from boyhood into an author famed for both adult and children's books and his zeal in the Christian faith which he adopted as an adult.