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Frances Hardinge

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About Frances Hardinge

Frances Hardinge spent a large part of her childhood in a huge old house that inspired her to write strange stories from an early age. She read English at Oxford University, then got a job at a software company. However, a few years later a persistent friend finally managed to bully Frances into sending a few chapters of Fly By Night, her first children's novel, to a publisher. Macmillan made her an immediate offer. The book went on to publish to huge critical acclaim and win the Branford Boase First Novel Award. She has since written many highly acclaimed children's novels including, Fly By Night's sequel, Twilight Robbery, as well as the Carnegie shortlisted Cuckoo Song and the Costa Book of the Year winner, The Lie Tree.

Recent updates about Frances Hardinge

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Gullstruck Island by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan.

23 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Gullstruck Island by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books.

23 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books.

23 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan.

23 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Twilight Robbery by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books.

23 days ago

World Storytelling Day

You'll love Verdigris Deep by Frances Hardinge. Published by Macmillan.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge. Published by Macmillan.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Loving A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books.

1 month ago

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