First Words

Most kids write stories. Only a few of them grow up to be successful authors. But before there was Carrie, there was Jonathan and the Witches. And before there was Rabbit Angstrom, Toyota dealer, there was Manuel Cigarro, famous detective. Could we have seen the seeds of success in Stephen King's and John Updike's juvenilia? A funny and surprisingly informative gathering of childhood creations by today's most celebrated writers those who are amused by and happy to share their own early efforts. These young writers are the same people who now dominate the bestseller lists and occupy the most celebrated spots on bookshelves of our stores, libraries and homes.