Jeanne Willis

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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

  1. Birthplace information sourced from Library of Congress Authorities data, via corresponding WorldCat Identities linked authority file (LAF) .
  2. The Monster Bed, about the author
  3. "Past winners from 2000-2007 of the Red House Children's Book Award". www.redhousechildrensbookaward.co.uk. 
  4. "Sheffield Children's Book Award Past Winners List". sheffield.gov.uk. 
  5. "Nestlé Children's Book Prize - Past Winners". booktrusted.co.uk. 

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