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Barbara Lynne Park (née Tidswell; April 21, 1947 – November 15, 2013) was an American author of children's books. Life and career Barbara Park was the daughter of a merchant and a secretary, Doris and Brooke Tidswell. She and her older brother grew up in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Park graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in 1965. From 1965 to 1967, she attended Rider College, finishing her Bachelor of Science in 1969 at the University of Alabama. She married Richard A. Park in 1969. She lived in Phoenix, Arizona for almost 30 years and had two sons, Steven and David. The couple had two grandsons.She was the author of the popular Junie B. Jones children's books. The series was aimed at young readers and included around 30 different titles. The series has sold over 55 million copies in North America alone. She also wrote many middle-grade novels, such as The Kid in the Red Jacket. Park won seven Children's Choice Awards and four Parents' Choice Awards. Death Park died on November 15, 2013, at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the age of 66, from ovarian cancer. Works References External links Junie B. Jones at publisher Random House Barbara Park at Library of Congress, with 57 library catalog records 1981–2013. Discover the Barbara Park popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Barbara Park books.

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  • The Girl with Seven Names synopsis, comments

    The Girl with Seven Names

    Hyeonseo Lee

    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAn extraordinary insight into life under one of the world’s most ruthless and secretive dictatorships – and the story of one woman’s terrifying struggle to...

  • Obsession synopsis, comments

    Obsession

    Susan Lewis

    Corrie Browne is an ordinary girl with extraordinary ambitions. Determined to find the father she has never known, her search takes her from the quiet Suffolk village where she liv...

  • Moon Southern California Road Trips synopsis, comments

    Moon Southern California Road Trips

    Ian Anderson, Jenna Blough, Jessica Dunham & Tim Hull

    Hit the beach, hike hidden trails, or soak up some desert sun: the outdoor adventures are endless with Moon Southern California Road Trips.Pick Your Road Trip: Find flexible getawa...

  • The Hitopadesa synopsis, comments

    The Hitopadesa

    M Narayana

    Composed between 800 and 950 AD, Narayana's Hitopadesa is one of the bestknown of all works in Sanskrit literature. A fascinating collection of fables, maxims and sayings in verse,...

  • Moon California Road Trip synopsis, comments

    Moon California Road Trip

    Stuart Thornton

    Colorful cable cars, sunny beaches, seaside havens, and thundering waterfalls: Buckle up for the best of the Golden State with Moon California Road Trip. Inside you'll find:Flexibl...

  • The Colossal Fossil Fiasco synopsis, comments

    The Colossal Fossil Fiasco

    Michelle Houts & Elizabeth Zechel

    Lucy accidentally overhears her parents talking about the family getting a second pet. But what pet should they get? At school, Lucy’s class is learning about fossils and the plant...

  • The Book of Gutsy Women synopsis, comments

    The Book of Gutsy Women

    Hillary Clinton & Chelsea Clinton

    Now an eightpart docuseries on Apple TV+ Hillary Rodham Clinton and her daughter, Chelsea, share the stories of the gutsy women who have inspired themwomen with the courage to stan...

  • Out of Line synopsis, comments

    Out of Line

    Barbara Lynch

    “If you have an appetite for culinary adventure, you’ll devour the feisty and fun memoir” (Elle magazine) by James Beard awardwinning chef, restaurateur, and Top Chef judge Barbara...

  • Moon 52 Things to Do in Los Angeles synopsis, comments

    Moon 52 Things to Do in Los Angeles

    Teena Apeles

    From the market you haven’t hit yet to the desert getaway you keep meaning to plan, experience something new right here at home with Moon 52 Things to Do in Los Angeles.Cool t...

  • Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip synopsis, comments

    Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

    Ian Anderson

    1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Embark on your epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you'll find:Flexible Iti...

  • Nuts About Science synopsis, comments

    Nuts About Science

    Michelle Houts & Elizabeth Zechel

    From IRA Children’s Book Awardwinner, Michelle Houts, Lucy Saves Some Squirrels draws on STEM themes and is aligned with curriculum guidelines to bring a love of science to young r...

  • Beethoven in Paradise synopsis, comments

    Beethoven in Paradise

    Barbara O'Connor

    Set in a trailer park called Paradise"You're just wasting your Godgiven talents if you don't get yourself something besides a little ole harmonica to play." Wylene made it sound so...

  • A Journal of the Plague Year synopsis, comments

    A Journal of the Plague Year

    Daniel Defoe & Christopher Bristow

    'The most reliable and comprehensive account of the Great Plague that we possess' Anthony Burgess In 1665 the plague swept through London, claiming over 97,000 lives. Daniel Def...

  • The Forsyte Saga synopsis, comments

    The Forsyte Saga

    John Galsworthy

    In this final volume of The Forsyte Saga Galsworthy writes about the lives and loves of the Cherrell family, cousins of the Forsytes. For centuries, the Cherrell sons have left the...

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    Women who Changed the World

    Pyramid

    The 20th century began with a sense of great optimism after centuries of oppression. It was to be one of the most violent and tumultuous in world history and paved the way for many...

  • At the Edge of the Haight synopsis, comments

    At the Edge of the Haight

    Katherine Seligman

    The 10th Winner of the 2019 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, Awarded by Barbara Kingsolver “What a read this is, right from its startling opening scene. But even ...

  • Intimate Games synopsis, comments

    Intimate Games

    Julia Marlowe

    After meeting the enigmatic and persuasive Gilles de Ravennes at her exhusband's party, Ariane Fontaine takes him on board as a partner in the exclusive club she has created at her...

  • Die Frauen von Tyringham Park synopsis, comments

    Die Frauen von Tyringham Park

    Rosemary McLoughlin & Dietmar Schmidt

    Ein verschwundenes Mädchen, ein düsteres Geheimnis und ein herrschaftliches Haus im malerischen Irland Ganz im Süden Irlands befindet sich das prächtige Anwesen von Lord und Lady B...