they are also a great pick of librarians to read to their class or recommend to read outside class for fun.Mrs. Hamilton is also a very respectable and large achiever due to her hard work. Before she was a writer she held other jobs such as a bookkeeper and singer in New York City. She worked her way up and now she is very successful.Virginia Hamilton uses historical undertones in The House of Dies Drear and The Mystery of Drear House with a fictional plot. This is what captures the reader. A child would probably not be very interested in a non-fiction book all about the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad. She creates a fun story to read where you enjoy the plot and also learn historical facts. It is a combination of the two. That is what makes her stories so delightful to read. She writes about slavery and the Underground Railroad with knowing, because her family was involved in helping at stations 8of the Underground Railroad. That also makes a story good, when the reader has experience and knowledge of the topic they write about. Mrs. Hamilton has many traits that classify her as a wonderful childrens author. She is hardworking, talented, knowledgeable and fun, which makes her the best candidate for any childrens author....
