Jeanne Willis

Jeanne Willis (born St Alban's, England^[1]) is an author of several children's books, including The Monster Bed (1986),^[2] the Dr. Xargle's Book of... series (1988–2004), and Shamanka (2007). Willis lives in London, England, with her husband and two children.

Awards

Red House Children's Book Award 2007 - Who's In The Loo?^[3]
The Red House and Sheffield Children's Book Awards 2007 - Who's In The Loo?^[4]
Silver Smarties Prize 2003 (0–5 years category) - Tadpole's Promise^[5]

In Search of the Hidden Giant is one of her best books, with exquisite narrative and mystery.

References

^ Birthplace information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF) .
^ The Monster Bed, about the author
^ "Past winners from 2000-2007 of the Red House Children's Book Award". www.redhousechildrensbookaward.co.uk. http://www.redhousechildrensbookaward.co.uk/past-winners-2000-2007.html.
^ "Sheffield Children's Book Award Past Winners List". sheffield.gov.uk. http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/libraries/tots-2-teens/sheffield-childrens-book-award-winners-list-.
^ "Nestlé Children's Book Prize - Past Winners". booktrusted.co.uk. http://www.booktrusted.co.uk/nestle/nestle_pw.php4.

External links

Author's Website
Works by or about Jeanne Willis in libraries (WorldCat catalog)
Bibliography
Author Profile
Jeanne Willis at Andersen Press

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