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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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Livia Drusilla (Birthday)

Livia Drusilla, the wife and adviser of the Roman emperor Augustus throughout his reign, was born on this day 58 BC. Brush up on your Roman history with The Capricorn Bracelet by Rosemary Sutcliff. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

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Livia Drusilla (Birthday)

Livia Drusilla, the wife and adviser of the Roman emperor Augustus throughout his reign, was born on this day 58 BC. Brush up on your Roman history with The Capricorn Bracelet by Rosemary Sutcliff. Published by Red Fox Classics.

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Hound Of Ulster by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Sword And The Circle by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Hound Of Ulster by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox Classics

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Road To Camlann by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Sword And The Circle by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox

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National Storytelling Week

Make a new friends, discover a new land or just escape in this brilliant story book The Road To Camlann by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox

2 days ago

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