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by Robert Stanek (Author)
A powerful story that is sure to delight! Readers everywhere are discovering the works of Robert Stanek, and overwhelmingly they agree on one thing: the books are some of the best they've ever read. Robert is a strong supporter of schools and libraries, frequently donating books and time. He believes that everyone can learn to love reading, and children especially so. We talked to Robert Stanek about Magic Lands and here's what he said: "At its heart, Magic Lands is a journey of discovery and of growing up. I wrote this book for my son and it has always been his favorite. I think it will be one of yours as well." "I would also like to thank readers who have written to me care of the publisher, especially the teachers, principals and other educators who have taken my books under their wing and helped give flight to a dream." "To Toby, Tina and Martin, I really did visit your fan pages. Check your guestbook. Thank you, keep reading!"
Author Biography
Robert Stanek's remarkable writing career has spanned more than 30 years. During this time, his books have been sold in 34 languages in over 50 countries and with more than 50 bestsellers. His more than 150 works of fiction and nonfiction range broadly in literary genres from action/adventure, mystery and suspense to science fiction and fantasy, in subject areas from computer technology to military memoir, and in children's picture books for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary school readers. Not only is Robert Stanek astonishingly prolific, his life experiences and travels have taken him through all 50 states and many countries around the world. In his youth, he worked as a roofer, builder's helper, stock boy, gardener, auctioneer's assistant, and more. His military career as an Intelligence analyst and combat flyer took him to the far corners of the world from Asia and the South Pacific to Europe and the UK. In addition to being a writer and technology journalist, he is an illustrator, a photographer, an educator, and an explorer.
