Author: Jean Craighead George

Quotes

I hope that the message I conveyed in 'Julie of the Wolves' is to tell young people to think things out. Think independently.

I hope that the message I conveyed in 'Julie of the Wolves' is to tell young people to think things out. Think independently.

- Jean Craighead George

Never before had I been offered a contract and advance before a word had been written... I went home and began writing 'Julie of the Wolves.'

Never before had I been offered a contract and advance before a word had been written... I went home and began writing 'Julie of the Wolves.'

- Jean Craighead George

Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am, too. So I write them stories in hopes that they will want to protect all the beautiful creatures and places.

Children are still in love with the wonders of nature, and I am, too. So I write them stories in hopes that they will want to protect all the beautiful creatures and places.

- Jean Craighead George

Doing interesting things and then writing about them is the best way to become a good writer.

Doing interesting things and then writing about them is the best way to become a good writer.

- Jean Craighead George

There are always the kids who just love animals. Unfortunately, though, people have become afraid of the outdoors.

There are always the kids who just love animals. Unfortunately, though, people have become afraid of the outdoors.

- Jean Craighead George

By the time I got to kindergarten, I was surprised to find out I was the only kid with a turkey vulture.

By the time I got to kindergarten, I was surprised to find out I was the only kid with a turkey vulture.

- Jean Craighead George

Children will often write, 'We love your books because there are no adults in them.'

Children will often write, 'We love your books because there are no adults in them.'

- Jean Craighead George

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