Chris Allsburg Research Paper

He has published 5 books since 1993. “Jack and the Geniuses” (4.15/5) is a book about Jack, Ava, and Matt, Ava and Matt are geniuses and when they go to a prestigious science competition the head scientist goes missing, and it's up to them to find him. Another of his titles is “Unstoppable” (4.2/5) Bill, with the eyes of an engineer and the mind of a scientist explains to us how to solve the world's problems if we put our minds to them. His third newest novel is “Undeniable” (4.16/5) Bill explains human evolution to the reader and walks through 4.5 billion years of life on earth. As you can see, with a 4.17 average rating on his books, he is a great

Christopher Scott “Chris” Kyle is renowned as the deadliest sniper in America’s Military history. When Chris was 8 he received his first rifle, a 30-06 bolt action rifle, along with a shotgun, that he used to hunt pheasant, quail, and deer hear his home in Odessa, Texas. On off nights from school, Chris got involved in the sport of rodeo. Chris’s passion for horses and riding turned him into a successful bronco rider. But his career was abruptly ended when Chris suffered a career ending injury to his arm. Looking to take the next step in his life, Chris decided to join the military. Chris originally planned to meet with the Army recruiter, but he was on break at the time. While waiting, Chris got pulled into a room by the Navy recruiter and

December 16, 2009, Chris Henry, a wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, had an argument with Loleini Tonga his finacee at the time. She was in a pickup as they were arguing. She decided to drive away, as she was pulling out of the driveway Chris jumped in the bed of the truck. As she was driving down the road Chris fell from the bed of the truck. To this day the circumstances of Chris’s death, if he jumped from the truck or if it was just a tragic accident brought on by a brain disease, nobody knows. Chris Henry’s tragic story, just one example of a former athlete’s life ending due to tragic circumstances. A twelve year veteran of the Minnesota Vikings, Fred McNeill, went on to finish law school after his retirement from the NFL. He was

and he was born on the eighth of April, 1974. His Mother, Deby Lynn worked at a sunday school and his Father, Wayne Kyle was a Deacon. He had one brother, Jeff Kyle, that he had to look out for all the time so there was no risk of him getting beat up for how small he is. When he was about 7 years old, he loved to go out in his backyard with his dad and go hunting for quail and pheasants. As time flew by, for his 8th birthday his dad bought him his first hunting rifle. Then down the road, his dad bought him a 12 gauge shotgun. Chris and his brother grew up raising 150 cattle at a time. Chris attended a high school located in Midlothian, TX and became a professional bronco rodeo rider and also he became a ranch hand at different local ranches. He attended Tarleton State University and still was

What I loved about his books is that they are stories in themselves but at the same time they dive deep into topics and subjects that were relevant when they were published and still of great importance today. Many books hit on topics such as equality, Individualism, strict governments and social unjust. From reading from these types of authors I feel it has improved my writing. I see how they are all writing and making a point, but when doing so they make you feel a part of the story with the dialogue, imagery and diction that they each use in their writing. Its makes me think more when

Chris Van Allsburg has been named one of the most intriguing authors and illustrators of children’s books. He has a unique style that captivates children and adults alike. Often, a person’s background and experiences influence their work. Imagination has many roots into the childhood of an individual.

I Jaylon Morris was born at Richland Memorial Hospital to Charles A. and Latina. Morris. I was delivered at 5:32am on Thursday December 9,1999. I was delivered in room 405 and the doctor who delivered me name was Dr. Taylor. My parents brought me home on Monday, December 13h. My parents are Latina and Charles Morris which are both African Americans. My parents are Christian believers. My brother (Darius Morris) is 22 and lives in Columbia South Carolina. My sister (Kayla Morris) is 27 and lives in Orlando Florida. We are all 5 years apart. My Grandparents are Betty Morris(Dad's Side) and Jeauna Penny(Mom's Side). I have a niece that i love dearly, her name is Kameron Morris. She is 2 years old.

Shel Silverstein is a popular American cartoonist, singer, songwriter, playwright and author. He is mostly known for his children books including the popular, The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends. Surprisingly, Shel Silverstein did not always care for children literature. In fact, he criticized the sappy endings of happy children stories. However, he was eventually convinced by a friend to transform stereotypical children’s book and he able to become successful in creating clever and humorous poems and books.

Two-year old Corbin Ness was born just a few hours before Halloween, so the holiday holds a special place for his parents Kelly and Justin. His first Halloween costume was a newborn baby’s blanket. A year later, Corbin’s parents dressed him up for the holiday as a happy, bug-eyed minion, from the computer-animated comedy Despicable Me. But after New Year’s, Corbin started acting less than happy due to an ongoing series of ear infections. Each lasting about a week and recurring every month. This despite several courses of antibiotics from his pediatrician.

During the month of December, in the year 1984 a thirteen year old boy got a blood transfusion. This transfusion caused young Ryan White to contract AIDS. Young White was given six months to live with this life threatening disease. Because Ryan was born with hemophilia A he became one of the first people to be diagnosed with AIDS and had hemophilia. The story of Ryan White helps people all over the world understand the part in US history that was against the gay population.

Jeff Koons was born in 1955 in York, Pennsylvania. When Koons was 7 years old, his parents put him in art lessons. In 1972 to 1975, he enrolled at Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland. In 1975, he went to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois where he studied there for only 1 year. Then in 1976, he went back to Maryland College of Art in Baltimore, Maryland where he received his B.F.A. Jeff Koons has 4 sons with his wife Justine Wheeler-Koons, who is also an artist. He had one daughter named Shannon who as an infant was put up for adoption but in the mid-1990s, they reestablished a relationship together. Many of Koons works have sold for millions of

His determination is part of what made him such a great writer. All of his adventures just prove how determined he is to do things that he puts his mind to. Such as the gold rush and when he sailed to Japan. Also when he decided to be a writer he made a goal to write 1,000 words a day he made his goal every day even when he was sick he did not step. In this way he set himself up for success. He became a bestseller and some say the greatest writer of his time. In eighteen years he wrote 51 books and 100’s of articles. He is not afraid to take risks and when he sets his mind to something he is determined to do it. His determination is unwavering.

He writes based on his feelings and emotions and how it'll make his audience feel. He faces a lot of struggles in his life with he uses to make the books like his recent divorce and religious

This is something that I thought he did wonderfully; as the book continues and he grows older, his perception and understanding of the world change along with his writing. So while he is writing

i enjoy all his work. One of my favorite quotes by him is ¨ Be the type of person that when your feet touch the ground in the morning the Devil says aww sh@t there up¨. I also like more quotes like, for ex:¨Wake up determined and go to bed satisfied¨. He has been around for a while, but I just didn't realize it till I got older, I liked him ever since.