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Mandela : From the Life of the South African Statesman

Mandela : From the Life of the South African Statesman Paperback - 2000

by Floyd Cooper

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Penguin Young Readers Group, 2000. Paperback. Very Good. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title Mandela : From the Life of the South African Statesman
  • Author Floyd Cooper
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reprint
  • Condition Used - Very Good
  • Pages 40
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Penguin Young Readers Group
  • Date 2000
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0698118162I4N00
  • ISBN 9780698118164 / 0698118162
  • Weight 0.34 lbs (0.15 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 8.5 x 0.11 in (27.94 x 21.59 x 0.28 cm)
  • Ages 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Reading level 950
  • Library of Congress subjects South Africa, Apartheid
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 95019639
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Summary

Few figures have inspired as much respect or admiration as Nelson Mandela. From his childhood in the South African countryside, to his election as the first black president in South Africa's history, Mandela's extra-ordinary life is a story of courage, persistence, hope and belief. Celebrated author/artist Floyd Cooper delivers "a forceful, credible picture of a strong and deeply devoted statesman" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

First line

He was born on July 18, 1918 at Mvezo, a tiny village on the banks of the Mbashe River in South Africa.

About the author

When Floyd Cooper discovered children's book illustrating, he found a way to complement his career in advertising. An apprentice of Mark English, Mr. Cooper began his freelance career while still a student at the University of Oklahoma. After graduating, he made his way to Missouri, where he secured a position at a greeting card company.

Although Mr. Cooper was established in his position there, he felt somewhat stifled. He lacked the freedom and opportunity for spontaneity that he longed for as an artist and the joy that could be found in doing something that he loved.

Determined to break out of the mundane cycle he found himself in, Mr. Cooper relocated to the East Coast in 1984 to pursue his career further. It was there that he discovered the world of children's book illustrating and was amazed by the opportunities for creativity it afforded. Mr. Cooper was energized. The first book he illustrated, Grandpa's Face, captivated reviewers. Publishers Weekly said of newcomer Floyd Cooper's work, Cooper, in his first picture book, creates family scenes of extraordinary illumination. He reinforces in the pictures the feelings of warmth and affection that exist between generations.

Illustrating children's books is very important to Mr. Cooper. He says, I feel children are at the frontline in improving society. This might sound a little heavy, but it's true. I feel children's picture books play a role in counteracting all the violence and other negative images conveyed in the media.

Floyd Cooper resides in New Jersey with his wife, Velma, and their two sons.

copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

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