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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

National Storytelling Week

Listening to a story and the rhythm of the words can be a great way to engage small children. Why not try Verdigris Deep by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Verdigris Deep by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan Children's Books

8 days ago

National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Lie Tree: Illustrated Edition by Frances Hardinge from Macmillan

8 days ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Gullstruck Island by Frances Hardinge.

2 months ago

World Children's Day

You should read Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

2 months ago

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