Kathleen Olmstead

Kathleen Olmstead is an author and poet known for adapting classic literature into accessible versions for young readers through the Classic Starts series, including titles like Anne of Avonlea, Moby Dick, and the Iliad. She has also written Jacques Cousteau: A Life Under the Sea and over a dozen titles for young adults. Her works extend to books like Beginner's Guide to Tarot, Poetry Journal, and The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

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