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Albert Sidney Fleischman (born Avron Zalmon Fleischman; March 16, 1920 – March 17, 2010) was an American author of children's books, screenplays, novels for adults, and nonfiction books about stage magic. His works for children are known for their humor, imagery, zesty plotting, and exploration of the byways of American history.
His own work, known for its humor, drama, and vivid description, was created in an old-fashioned, two-story house full of creaks and character in Santa Monica, California. This was also the childhood house of his son, Paul Fleischman, author of the Newbery-winning Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices.
May 21, 2018 · Born in Brooklyn, New York, Fleischman was raised in San Diego, California. He credits his father Reuben, a Russian Jewish immigrant whom his son calls "an airy optimist with nimble skills," and his mother Sadie, a "crackerjack penny ante card player," with fostering his interest in storytelling.
Mar 24, 2010 · Sid Fleischman, a Newbery Award-winning author who never set out to write for children but flung himself into the field on a dare, died at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., on March 17, the day...
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Mar 21, 2010 · Fleischman, whose book “The Whipping Boy” earned him the prestigious Newbery Medal in 1987, died of cancer Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, the day after his 90th birthday, said his son,...
Sid Fleischman. (1920–2010). From the tall tales of his “McBroom” books to the comedic escapades of his 1987 Newbery winner The Whipping Boy, humor has played a key role in U.S. author Sid Fleischman’s success as a children’s writer.
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