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William Mayne

An English writer of children's literature. He was born and spent most of his life in Yorkshire, where many of his books are set. He received the 1957 Carnegie Medal for A Grass Rope.

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English writer of children's fiction (1928-2010)

Born 16 March 1928
Died 24 March 2010

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English writer of children's fiction (1928-2010)

Born 16 March 1928
Died 24 March 2010

Subjects

Children's fiction Fiction Juvenile fiction Children's stories Fairies Children's stories, English Short stories Mystery and detective stories Readers Time travel England, fiction English language, juvenile literature Fairies, fiction Fantasy Fiction, general Animals Cats Fairy tales Fantasy fiction History Supernatural Adventure and adventurers, fiction Campaigns Cats, fiction Children's literature

Places

England Arctic regions Australia Cornwall (England : County) Islands of the Pacific New Zealand Wales Yorkshire (England)

People

Arthur King Cuthbert Saint, Bishop of Lindisfarne (approximately 635-687)

Time

1950- 20th century

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Alternative names

  • Mayne William
  • William MAYNE
  • William; Illustrated by Raymond Briggs Mayne
  • william mayne
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