Jan Mark
Jan Mark (22 June 1943 – 16 January 2006) was a British writer best known for children's books. In all she wrote over fifty novels and plays and many anthologised short stories. She won the annual Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, recognising the year's best children's book by a British subject, both for Thunder and Lightnings (1976) and for Handles (1983). She was also a "Highly Commended" runner up for Nothing To Be Afraid Of (1980).
Jan Mark | |
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| Born | Janet Marjorie Brisland 22 June 1943 Welwyn Garden City, England |
| Died | 16 January 2006 (aged 62) Oxford, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Genre | Children's and young adult |
| Notable works | Thunder and Lightnings, Handles |
| Notable awards | Carnegie Medal |
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