Research Paper On Beatrix Potter

“10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Happy New Year!” Beatrix’s TV screamed at her. She didn’t care about the new year. All she cared about was getting herself in bed. Beatrix had only stayed up so late watching all the stupid new year programs because she knew when she saw her friends again, it would be the main topic of all of their conversations. Beatrix headed off to bed, but kept the TV on just in case something interesting happened. “2023 has had some great trends” A man on the television said, “but now that it’s 2024, let’s count down the top ten worst trends of 2023! Numbe-”

Tomie dePaola was born on September 15,1934 in Meriden, Connecticut.He is a very important person in the children’s book stories.He is very famous from illustrating a science book after he graduated from college . He grew up with his father and mother, Joseph and Florence(Downey)DePaola, and his brother and sisters Joseph Jr.,Judie, and Maureen.He developed love for books because his mother loved books and read to all of his siblings and also him too.At the age four he told everybody that he wanted to write books and draw pictures and sing and tap dance on stage.Drawing and dancing continued to interest him during his school years. He and his dance partner Carol Morrissey performed throughout Meriden and other places also. After he graduated from high school he went to Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York Where his twin cousins previously attended art school. He said “spent four years learning how to draw everything-tin cans,dogs,cats,horses,trees,horses,trees-and I practiced and practiced.”He didn 't get a contract right out of school. His first book was to illustrate a science book called Sound. A year later he wrote and illustrated his book called The Wonderful Dragon Of Timlin. That was his first book and it was a long time ago(40 years ago). He nearly illustrated 250 books and written 100 of those books. His studio is attached to a 200 year old renovated barn in New London, Hampshire.All of his books are translated in 25 different languages.He has a lot of awards for

Sally A Wainwright was born in 1963 in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire England. Sally was brought up in Sowerby Bridge, Yorkshire after she was born. Daughter of Harry and Dorothy Wainwright and sister of Diane Hilton. She is married to Austin-Sherlow Johnson with two children and now lives in the Cotswolds. As Sally grew up her home was not a happy household. In fact, Sally said “I don’t think my parent ever got [along]. I suppose I grew up in a house with quite a tense atmosphere” (Anthony). Wainwright being brought up in the environment she was in inspired her to writer. Unlike if raised in a normal household she would not have thought about wanting to be one when she became older.

Rowling took an interest to writing at a young age and began composing stories at the age of

Joanne Rowling was born on 31st July 1965 at Yate General Hospital outside Bristol and grew up in England and in south-east Wales.Her father was an aircraft engineer and her mother was a science technician where Joanne herself went to school. Developing and growing up, she had always loved to be around books, she wrote her first book at age 6, a book titled "Rabbit".

Bedtime was an enjoyable and engaging period where young children listened intently to elders reading endless amounts of stories and fairytales until these children reached a certain age of maturity and decided on reading the “big boy and girl” chapter books without any assistance. Therefore, many boys and girls had acquired enough courage to crack open and read the popular and major book series Harry Potter. From there on, children and adults alike were mesmerized and hooked on the magical and enchanting world filled with wizards, witches, and spells. However, as much as people can distinguish Harry Potter, very few are aware of the brain of it all, J.K. Rowling, who went through numerous hardships, setbacks, and

Troubled, swindler, divorced, and vulnerable. Do those words describe a princess? Inspirational, caring, elegant, and compassionate. Could these words describe the SAME princess? Princess Diana was only 8 years old when her parents got a divorce and not long after that they sent her away to boarding school with her two older sisters and her younger brother. While attending the boarding school Diana enjoyed athletics, music and art, but hated math and science. She especially enjoyed helping the elderly and the disabled. Diana didn’t enjoy boarding school, so she would beg her father to come home, finally he said she could. Over the years Diana went through some difficult times, but inspired and help many groups of

Rowling was born in Yate, England on July 31, 1965. She was born into a family of 4. Her mother, Anne, her father, Peter, and her sister, Dianne. Rowling loved reading even as a child. Some of her favorite books were: The Little White Horse, Manxmouse, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. She knew very early on that she wanted to be a writer. She finished her first story

“The fear of death is the ultimate emotion human beings can experience” (Stojilkov 136). “Every little fear that humans possess whether it be of water, heights or of spiders is the true fear of one’s life ending” (Stojilkov 136). Death plays a central role in Harry Potter’s story and appears throughout the 7 novels written by J.K Rowling. It is demonstrated in these novels that mortality is linked with weakness and living forever is seen as the ultimate form of power for anyone living in the wizarding world especially the ever powerful villain Voldemort. Voldemort displays a fear of death and an undying need to overcome death in order to be an immortal villain feared by all amongst the

Joanne Rowling was born in Chipping Sodbury, on 31 July 1965. Her parents were Peter James Rowling and Anne Rowling, the latter whom she shared a close relationship with. Another important person in her childhood was her sister, Dianne. Rowling would often write fantasy stories and read them to her

“Mom, can I read this book?” The child holds the book Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. The mom sighs. She knew that this problem would come up eventually. “No, that book is witchcraft and not for children.” The kid stomps his fee. He was annoyed that another popular book is banned. Outside, there are children screaming, “Accio, Expelliamus, and Lumnos,” on a Halloween Night. There are wands and lightning bolts in these children’s hands. A set of parents watch their own children sigh from the window. The eldest asks, “What is wrong with Harry Potter?” Because of the Harry Potter books and movies phenomena, the Christian faith has pushed back. However, the Harry Potter books can be quite religious.

She designed and created the first Peter Rabbit doll herself on the year 1903, sending it immediately at the publisher's office, making Peter Rabbit the world’s oldest licensed literary character. Beatrix went on to creating other merchandise, including tea sets and bedroom slippers. She remained closely involved in product development. She even invented a compatible Peter Rabbit board game for two players in 1904, a complex version of which was redesigned by Mary Warne, and stocked in stores thirteen years later. In addition to toys and games, Beatrix published books, including Peter Rabbit’s Almanac and painting books for Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddle-duck. She felt that all merchandise should look like her original book illustrations and be of the highest

Many student from my high school agree that Madame Schillerstrom, also known as Madame Sillystring, was the best teacher. For starters, she was one of the nicest teachers in school. She treated everyone with respect and in turn, we treated her with respect. She was especially nice to me; she let me get away with things. For example, we were going on a field trip to see the play Les Mis, but I forgot to get my permission slip signed. I then took out my blank unsigned permission slip and forged my mother’s signature right in front of Madame Sillystring. She gave me a look that said, “I’m going to pretend I didn’t see that.” Luckily, she accepted my “signed permission slip” and I was allowed to go on the field trip. In addition, she would

For this blog post I'm going to tell you some unrevealed secrets that you may not have known about Harry Potter. One secret is that harry potter and Voldemort are both related through peverells which was when Jk Rowling reveals in an interview. Another thing you may not have known is that most/all wizarding kids are homeschooled before going to Hogwarts. Another interesting fact is not only did Ginny play Quidditch for Gryffindor but she became a professional Quidditch play after graduating Hogwarts.If you do not remember on the last book “ Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows” Hermione had to take her parents memories for protection. Hermione got her parents memories back in no time. After the last book finishes it leaves us with Harry and

The British author J.K Rowling, who is responsible for fueling my imagination and creativity and providing me with an open-minded and loving community via her Harry Potter series, is one of the world’s most successful and influential writers. However, even after I’ve turned the last page of the final novel of the “Harry Potter” series, Rowling continues to be a great example of a role model, and remains being someone I will always look up to. Apart from her literary work, she has established and donated to various charitable organizations. The following paragraphs describe few of the many examples where Rowling shows how much she strives for change, especially for treatment towards women in the world and her fight against poverty.