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A Mind of Her Own: The Story of Mystery Writer Agatha Christie

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$13.48 $18.99 In stock

Category: Signed Books

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Uncover the fascinating, inspiring, and sometimes mysterious true story of world-renowned detective novelist Agatha Christie’s journey to authorship in this picture book biography.

Before 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.

Her family and teachers chided her for being lost in her head, but Agatha wasn’t lost…she had a mind of her own!

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

George P. ★★★★★

The signed bookplate inside the front cover is such a nice touch, and the illustrations make Agatha's story feel warm rather than dry. My daughter is only six but she keeps asking about the typewriter and the mysterious disappearance pages. A picture book biography that actually holds a kid's attent

Edward L. ★★★★★

Bought this for my niece who's obsessed with detective stories, and the picture book format makes Christie's life feel like a mystery itself. The signed bookplate inside was a genuine surprise, not just a sticker slapped on. She's already asked me to find more books about real writers.

Joshua ★★★★★

The signed bookplate is a lovely touch that makes this feel like a keepsake, and the illustrations capture Christie's era beautifully. I got it for my book club and we all enjoyed how it frames her mystery writing as a real-life puzzle of perseverance.