Tim Burton: Filmmaker

by Rachel Lynette

Discusses the life and career of Tim Burton, including his childhood, education, career as an animator, and time as an acclaimed director of such films as "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure," "Beetlejuice," "Batman," and "Edward Scissorhands."

Genres: Biography

64 pages, Hardcover

First published July 7, 2006

About the author

Rachel Lynette has written over seventy nonfiction books for children as well as resource materials for teachers. She is also a Top Ten seller on the website teacherspayteachers.com. In addition, she writes a blog for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers focusing on higher level thinking skills called Minds in Bloom (www.minds-in-bloom.com).

Rachel lives in the Seattle area with her two delightful children, David and Lucy, and a cat named Cosette. When she isn't writing she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, reading, biking, drawing, and crocheting colorful hats.

Rachel also writes under the pen names: Lynette Robbins and Tori Miller.