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Favorite 2010s book or series

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Favorite 2010s book or series

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Rosemary Sutcliff

Rosemary Sutcliff (1920-1992) wrote many historical novels for children and adults. Her Dolphin Ring series, telling the story of several generations of a Roman Britain family, begins with The Eagle of the Ninth, the basis for a 1977 miniseries and a 2011 film. She also wrote an Arthurian trilogy, a standalone adult Arthur novel titled Sword at Sunset, children's retellings of mythology, short stories, and an autobiography.

Talk about her here!

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Author Discussion: Jennifer Donnelly

Jennifer Donnelly made her debut in 2002 with the adult historical novel The Tea Rose, the first of a trilogy. In 2003 she published A Northern Light, known as A Gathering Light in the UK, winner of the Carnegie Medal. She’s also written Revolution, These Shallow Graves, and the Disney tie-in Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book.

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Author Discussion: Jennifer Donnelly

Jennifer Donnelly made her debut in 2002 with the adult historical novel The Tea Rose, the first of a trilogy. In 2003 she published A Northern Light, known as A Gathering Light in the UK, winner of the Carnegie Medal. She's also written Revolution, These Shallow Graves, and the Disney tie-in Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book.

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Author Discussion: Kate Douglas Wiggin (Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm)

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Author Discussion: Philip Pullman

Philip Pullman, author of the fantasy series His Dark Materials, also wrote the Victorian mystery The Ruby in the Smoke and its two sequels. The New Cut Gang books feature the same setting for younger readers. He was a teacher and an Oxford lecturer.

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This week's author is Beverly Cleary, award-winning creator of Ramona Quimby, Henry Huggins, Ralph S. Mouse, and other beloved characters.

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This week's discussion post is for Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree, Cuckoo Song, and A Skinful of Shadows.

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This week's author is Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women and its sequels, Hospital Sketches, Eight Cousins, and various others.

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This week's author discussion is Mackenzi Lee, author of The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue and The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy.