Did you know that Gordon KormanÕs mom typed his first book for him? This is because Gordon became a published author before he even graduated high school! This author profile for children introduces the lifelong writer responsible for sending troublemakers Boots and Bruno to Macdonald Hall.
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Juvenile Nonfiction
Published01 août 2017
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About the author
Chris Bowman
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Christopher Nicol Bowman was an American figure skater. He was a two-time World medalist, the 1983 World Junior champion, and a two-time U.S. national champion. He competed in two Olympic Winter Games, placing 7th in 1988 and 4th in 1992.
Gordon Korman
by Chris Bowman
Juvenile Nonfiction
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