{"product_id":"a-mind-of-her-own-the-story-of-mystery-writer-agatha-christie-9781665917933","title":"A Mind of Her Own: The Story of Mystery Writer Agatha Christie","description":"\u003cb\u003eUncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes mysterious true story of world-renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie's journey to authorship in this picture book biography.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Agatha Christie became the greatest mystery writer of all time, she was a girl who loved books, make-believe, and puzzling out problems. She was a keen observer, always noticing the secrets hiding in the shadows and the clues just waiting to be uncovered. More than anything, Agatha loved detective stories. She longed to write her own mysteries, but she struggled when she put pen to paper. The letters came out jumbled, the words twisting and snagging. Writing became a new puzzle for her to solve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHer family and teachers chided her for being lost in her head, but Agatha wasn't lost...she had a mind of her own!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobyn McGrath is a native of Texas and lives in Austin with her family where she works as a play therapist. She's the author of \u003ci\u003eDolly!: The Story of Dolly Parton and Her Big Dream\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Ellen Surrey; \u003ci\u003eThere's Always Room for One More\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Ishaa Lobo; and \u003ci\u003eA Mind of Her Own\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Liz Wong. To learn more about Robyn, visit RobynMcGrathWrites.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLiz Wong is the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eA Mind of Her Own\u003c\/i\u003e by Robyn McGrath, \u003ci\u003ePirate Queen\u003c\/i\u003e by Helaine Becker, \u003ci\u003eNobody Likes Frogs\u003c\/i\u003e by Barbara Davis-Pyles, \u003ci\u003eHer Eyes on the Stars\u003c\/i\u003e by Laurie Wallmark, and her own \u003ci\u003eQuackers\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Goose Egg\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eI Am Not a Penguin\u003c\/i\u003e. Liz lives in Edmonds, Washington, with her husband and son. Learn more about her at LizWongIllustration.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Beach Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50597284249874,"sku":"9781665917933","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_218899b3-5e2f-4876-9daa-a488ec645bdd.jpg?v=1732176213","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-mind-of-her-own-the-story-of-mystery-writer-agatha-christie-9781665917933","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}