Star Stories for Little Folks

Gertrude Chandler Warner

Nov 2006 · Cosimo, Inc.

About this ebook

Still one of the most enchanting astronomy books for children, this 1918 work frames the addictive habit of gazing at the night sky as a series of brief story-lessons given by "Doctor Lorry" to young Helen, who wants nothing more than to learn the names of all the beautiful stars in the firmament. Complete with simple illustrations that beginning stargazers of all ages will appreciate, this is an informative and entertaining introduction to the wonders of the celestial realms. American author GERTRUDE CHANDLER WARNER (1890-1979) is best remembered for The Boxcar Children, her series of books for young readers.

About the author

Gertrude Chandler Warner was born in Putnam, Connecticut on April 16, 1890. Due to her poor health, she never finished high school and studied with a tutor. During World War I, a shortage of teachers prompted the local school board to hire her to teach first grade, a position she held for over 30 years. She wrote the first Boxcar book in 1924, while home recuperating from an illness, but the version most people are familiar with was originally published in 1942. The Alden children became so popular that she wrote 19 adventures about them including Surprise Island, Mystery Ranch, and Snowbound Mystery. She died at age 89 August 29, 1979, but the Boxcar Children are still being written about by a team of writers faithful to her vision.