The following Young Adult titles were written by Charles J. Shields George Lucas All about the man who used his teen years in California as the basis for American Graffiti, and a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the early Star Wars movies. More Info The Great Plague and Fire of London “In combining the Black Death and the Great Fire of London in one volume, Shields presents a horrific picture of 17th-century London. The clear, descriptive prose and black-and-white reproductions enable readers to almost see and smell the filth of the city and the chaos and congestion of the time.” —Reed Business Information More Info Amy Tan A winner of "Best Books for the Teenage" from the New York Public Library 2003. More Info James Cook and the Exploration of the Pacific A life of the greatest explorer of the 18th century whose three voyages to the Pacific opened one-third of the world for Western eyes. More Info Martha Stewart “Charles J. Shields, author of the Stewart volume, trots us through the high points of Stewart’s early life and career in short order, making astute observations as to how these various experiences may have shaped her as a business woman. Compared with [Christopher] Byron’s fervid ramblings [Martha Stewart: Just Desserts], this clear analysis is a welcome relief.” —Caitlin Flanagan, “Home Alone,” The Atlantic Monthly More Info Roald Dahl ***** [five stars] —Midwest Book Review More Info Mohandas K. Gandhi “Part of the Overcoming Adversity series, this solid biography of Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi focuses on his groundbreaking work as a pacifist and peacemaker, and how injustice inspired him to take up this cause.” —American Library Association More Info