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O'Quinn, Amy M.,

Becoming Beatrix : the life of Beatrix Potter and the world of Peter Rabbit / Amy M. O'Quinn. - xii, 164 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 153-155) and index.

Beginnings at 2 Bolton Gardens -- Girlhood and growing up -- Fevers and fungi -- Discoveries, disregard, and the road to recognition -- More little books, love, and loss -- From London to the Lake District -- Mrs. Heelis -- Ventures and investments -- Last years and legacy.

"Becoming Beatrix: The Life of Beatrix Potter and the World of Peter Rabbit covers Potter's early life and influences, artistic work, fascination with animals and the natural sciences, and interest and research with fungi, as well as her writing and illustration journey and her later years as a wife, farmer, businesswoman, environmentalist, and conservationist"--

Ages 8-12. Chicago Review Press. Grades 4-6. Chicago Review Press.

ISBN: 9781641604406 1641604409

LCCN: 2021043486

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC261187 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020545922 Uk

Subjects--Personal Names:
Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943 --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Authors, English--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women authors, English--20th century--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Artists--Great Britain--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women artists--Great Britain--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Women--Great Britain--Biography--Juvenile literature.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Biographies.