About the Author
Karen DeCrane's favorite pastime as a kid was reading. Perched in a willow tree or under the bed covers with a flashlight, a book was her constant companion. Joining the personal computer revolution when Apple was barely out of the garage began her lifelong career adventure. She met and worked with most of the early titans of that fast paced industry. Her favorite? Roberta Williams of King's Quest fame. Roberta's influence can be seen in the Arthur and Throcky Reading Adventures. Seeing characters come alive onscreen, solving problems in unusual, non-violent ways was a hallmark of the popular series and is an important element of every Arthur Adventure. With her own children grown to adulthood, Karen has found a new audience for her talents, young readers. Combining her love of history, science and reading, she provides gentle lessons and entertainment for adventurous minds. "History, reading and science are fun!", says Karen, "or at least they can be. In the words of Miss Frizzle, 'Get Messy! Make Mistakes!' but above all learn and have fun doing it!" Mrs. DeCrane shares her home in the mountains of Arizona with her rescued dogs, a geriatric goldfish, and a Goffin's Cockatoo providing comic relief. Look for more reading and history adventures featuring the intrepid Arthur and his extraordinary friend Throckmorton.
