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Jennifer Donnelly

ジェニファー・ドネリー

Jennifer Donnelly

プロフィール

性別
女性
生誕
1963-08-16 （Port Chester, New York, U.S.）
国籍
United States
言語
English
居住地歴
Rye, New York → Port Leyden, New York → Brooklyn, New York

経歴

職業
Novelist, Author, Writer
活動期間
2002年〜

学歴

University of Rochester
Faculty of Arts (English Literature) / English Literature
学位: B.A.
期間: 1981–1985
卒業年: 1985
国: United States
Earned a B.A. in English Literature
Birkbeck College, University of London
国: United Kingdom
Attended; specific graduation details not available

受賞歴

Carnegie Medal
2003
対象作品: A Northern Light (published in the UK as A Gathering Light)
主催: CILIP / Carnegie Medal committee
結果: Winner
Los Angeles Times Book Prize (Young Adult)
2003
対象作品: A Northern Light
部門: Young adult literature
主催: Los Angeles Times
結果: Winner
Michael L. Printz Award
2003
対象作品: A Northern Light
主催: American Library Association (YALSA)
結果: Honor
Odyssey Award
2011
対象作品: Revolution (audiobook)
部門: Audiobook
主催: American Library Association (ALSC / YALSA)
結果: Honor
Green Earth Book Award
2015
対象作品: Deep Blue (Waterfire Saga)
主催: The Nature Generation
結果: Winner
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
2019
対象作品: Fatal Throne (Anne of Cleves chapter)
主催: American Library Association (YALSA)
結果: Selection
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
2020
対象作品: Stepsister
主催: American Library Association (YALSA)
結果: Selection
YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults
2021
対象作品: Poisoned
主催: American Library Association (YALSA)
結果: Selection
Carnegie Medal (nominee)
2010
対象作品: Revolution
主催: CILIP
結果: Nominee

受賞・候補エディション

作品

代表作

The Tea Rose

2002年 Historical fiction 500ページ

Set in the late 19th century East End of London, follows a young woman born into poverty who struggles to survive and seek a better life; first book of a trilogy following the Finnegan family across continents.

class and social mobilityfamilymigration and adventure

A Northern Light

2003年 Young adult historical fiction

A coming-of-age novel set in 1906 in the Adirondacks, inspired by the real murder of Grace Brown; explores ambition, choices, and the constraints faced by young women.

coming of agefemale independencemoral choices
翻訳
  • Published in the UK as A Gathering Light

Revolution

2010年 Young adult fiction (with historical elements)

Intertwines the story of a modern Brooklyn teenager with that of a girl living during the French Revolution; themes of trauma, connection across time, and healing.

past and present juxtapositionhealing and redemptionidentity

Deep Blue

2014年 Young adult fantasy (marine/mermaid fantasy)

First book of the Waterfire Saga, a four-book YA series about mermaids; focuses on the sea, nature, friendship, and adventure.

environmental stewardshipfriendshipadventure

Stepsister

2019年 Young adult retelling (fairy tale retelling)

A retelling that continues where Cinderella leaves off, following Isabelle (the stepsister) and exploring fate, chance, and the possibility of redemption.

fate and choiceself-reinventioncompassion and forgiveness
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film rights] Stepsister (film rights)

Poisoned

2020年 Young adult retelling (fairy tale retelling)

A retelling of Snow White that reinterprets the classic princess tale, focusing on characters' inner lives and power dynamics.

power and desireidentityreexamination of female perspectives
映像化・舞台化
  • [Film rights] Poisoned (film rights)

全著作

  • Humble Pie
  • The Tea Rose
  • A Northern Light (A Gathering Light)
  • The Winter Rose
  • Revolution
  • The Wild Rose
  • Deep Blue
  • Rogue Wave
  • Dark Tide
  • These Shallow Graves
  • Sea Spell
  • Lost in a Book
  • Fatal Throne (Anne of Cleves chapter)
  • Stepsister
  • Poisoned
  • Molly's Letter (A Tea Rose story)

翻案

  • Film rights for Stepsister and Poisoned acquired by Endeavor Content

作風・主題

文体
focused interior characterizationdetailed period and historical settingaccessible voice for young readers
頻出モチーフ
female independence and choicethe sea and naturedialogue between past and present

評価・遺産

Jennifer Donnelly has been recognized in both YA and historical fiction; A Northern Light won the Carnegie Medal and was named among Time's 100 Best YA Books. She has collaborated with Disney and sold film rights for her fairy-tale retellings, leaving a significant mark on contemporary young-adult fiction.

資料所蔵先

  • Library of Congress (multiple catalog records)

大衆文化への影響

  • A chant from Deep Blue inspired the song 'Open Your Eyes,' released by Hollywood Records and performed by Bea Miller.

引用

  • (About Revolution) "the hardest book I've written."
    出典: Jennifer Donnelly interview / newsletter (2011年)

豆知識

  • Often confused with actress Jennifer Connelly due to similar names.
  • Official website: https://www.jenniferdonnelly.com/
  • A Northern Light was published in the UK as A Gathering Light.