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Joan Lingard

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About Joan Lingard

Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Belfast where she lived until she was eighteen. She is particularly well-known for her quintet of young adult titles about Kevin and Sadie and their love across the religious divide during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The series begins with THE TWELFTH DAY OF JULY. In 1998 Joan was awarded an MBE for distinguished service to children's literature. She lives in Edinburgh and is married, with three children and five grandchildren.

Recent updates about Joan Lingard

World Penguin Day

Discover something you didn't know or haven't heard before... Across the Barricades by Joan Lingard from Penguin 

4 days ago

World Storytelling Day

Natasha's Will by Joan Lingard from Puffin is brilliant!

4 years ago

Valentine's Day

A brilliant young adult read all about love. The Twelfth Day of July by Joan Lingard. Published by Penguin.

4 years ago

Valentine's Day

With February comes Valentine's Day so why not get ahead by reading The Twelfth Day of July by Joan Lingard from Penguin.

4 years ago

Valentine's Day

With February comes Valentine's Day so why not get ahead by reading Across the Barricades by Joan Lingard from Penguin.

4 years ago

International Day of Peace

Peace. The Twelfth Day of July is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin.

4 years ago

Peace and Quiet

Take some time and read The Twelfth Day of July by Joan Lingard from Penguin

4 years ago

An exciting read...

A great book to read during the holidays Into Exile by Joan Lingard from Penguin

5 years ago

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