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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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International Friendship Month

End #InternationalFriendshipMonth by reading Simon by Rosemary Sutcliff. Published by Red Fox Classics.

9 days ago

Valentine's Day

Discover Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff. Published by Red Fox.

23 days ago

Valentine's Day

Why not try Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

23 days ago

Valentine's Day

#ValentinesDay tomorrow, so why not read Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

24 days ago

Valentine's Day

#ValentinesDay tomorrow, so why not read Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox.

24 days ago

Valentine's Day

With February comes Valentine's Day so why not get ahead by reading Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff from Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

Valentine's Day

With February comes Valentine's Day so why not get ahead by reading Tristan And Iseult by Rosemary Sutcliff from Red Fox.

1 month ago

National Freedom Day (US)

A remarkable book that your children will love. Bonnie Dundee by Rosemary Sutcliff.

1 month ago

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