Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 46 (2010) Winner
Michelle Paver
ミシェル・ペイヴァー
Mishieru Peivā
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1960-09-07 （Blantyre, Nyasaland）
- Nationality
- British
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Unknown
- Residence History
- Blantyre, Nyasaland (now Malawi) → Wimbledon, London, England
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist
- Active Years
- 2000-2025
- Nominations
- Shirley Jackson Award Finalist (Dark Matter)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wimbledon High School | — | Unknown | — | — | United Kingdom |
| Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford | — | Biochemistry | First-class degree | — | United Kingdom |
Wimbledon High School
Unknown
Country:
United Kingdom
Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Biochemistry
Degree:
First-class degree
Country:
United Kingdom
Earned a first-class degree in biochemistry
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Guardian Children's Fiction Prize | Ghost Hunter | — | The Guardian | Winner |
Guardian Children's Fiction Prize
2010
Work:
Ghost Hunter
Organization:
The Guardian
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Wolf Brother
2004 Historical fantasyA children's historical fantasy set in prehistoric Europe, following 12-year-old Torak and his wolf companion.
NatureFriendshipBattle against Soul-Eaters
Translations
- Translated into 30 languages
Bibliography
- Without Charity (2000), A Place in the Hills (2001), etc.
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Immersive narrativeAtmospheric horror
- Recurring Motifs
- Nature and supernaturalIsolationHistorical settings
Legacy
British children's author best known for the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series, which has sold over 2.5 million copies and translated into 30 languages. Also acclaimed for adult horror novels.
Trivia
- Born in Nyasaland (now Malawi). Father ran a newspaper. Former lawyer.