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Steve Augarde

ステイブ・オーガード

Suteibu Ōgādo

Aliases: Steven Andre Augarde

Profile

Gender
Male
Born
1950-10-03 (Birmingham)
Nationality
British
Languages
English
Residence History
Birmingham, England → West Country → Yorkshire

Career

Occupations
Artist, writer, musician
Active Years
1975-
Memberships
The Gents (jazz band)
Nominations
Branford Boase Award shortlist (The Various), Carnegie Medal nomination (Touchstone Trilogy, X Isle)

Education

Yeovil School of Art
Art
Country: United Kingdom
Somerset College of Art
Art
Country: United Kingdom
Rolle Teacher Training College
Teacher Training
Country: United Kingdom

Awards

Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
2003
Work: The Various
Organization: Nestlé
Result: Winner

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Various

2003 Children's literature / Fantasy

A subtle fantasy depicting reclusive fairy tribes.

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Bibliography

  • The Various (2003)
  • Celandine (2006)
  • Winter Wood (2008)
  • X Isle (2009)
  • Lifelines: Leonardo da Vinci (2009)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
Subtle fantasy for childrenPicture books with paper engineering
Recurring Motifs
Fairy tribesPost-apocalyptic themes

Legacy

British author known for the Touchstone Trilogy and picture books.

Trivia

  • Born in Birmingham.
  • Semi-professional jazz double bassist.