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Rosemary Sutcliff

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About Rosemary Sutcliff

Rosemary Sutcliff was born in 1920 in West Clanden, Surrey. With over 50 books to her credit, Rosemary Sutcliff is now universally considered one of the finest writers of historical novels for children. Her first novel, The Queen Elizabeth Story was published in 1950. In 1959 her book The Lantern Bearers won the Carnegie Medal. In 1974 she was highly commended for the Hans Christian Andersen Award and in 1978 her book, Song for a Dark Queen was commended for the Other Award. In 1975, Rosemary was awarded the OBE for services to Children's Literature and the CBE in 1992. Unfortunately Rosemary passed away in July 1992 and is much missed by her many fans.

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Halloween

The Witch's Brat is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

23 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Eagle's Honour by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Eagle's Honour by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Hound Of Ulster by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Sword Song Of Bjarni Sigurdson by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Sword And The Circle by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Hound Of Ulster by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox Classics

27 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Sword Song Of Bjarni Sigurdson by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox Classics

27 days ago

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