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Ballantyne, R. M. (1825-1894), was a Scottish writer who wrote adventure stories for boys. They became popular for their exciting plots, healthy, open-air backgrounds, and strong moral tone. The stories centered on resourceful heroes. Ballantyne based all his fiction on his own personal experiences. He traveled widely to research the material for his fiction. Probably the best known of his many books is The Coral Island (1858).
Gates, Doris (1901-1987), was an American writer for children. She was born in the Santa Clara Valley in California, and used the valley as the… More>>
Thiele, Colin (1920-2006), an Australian writer, became known particularly for his contributions to children's literature. Thiele was active as an… More>>
L'Engle, Madeleine (1918-...), is an American author best known for her children's books. She won the Newbery Medal in 1963 for A Wrinkle in Time… More>>
Lowry, Lois (1937-...), is an American author whose fiction for young adults explores serious issues. She won the 1990 and 1994 Newbery medals for… More>>
Meigs, megz, Cornelia Lynde (1884-1973), an American author, wrote more than two dozen books for children. Most of them are based on incidents in… More>>
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