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Adele Geras's first book for children was Tea at Mrs Manderby's (1976) since when she's written more than 90 books for children, young adults and adults. Her first full length novel for children was THe GIRLS IN THE VELVET FRAME. Her novel TROY was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award and was Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal in 2001. Other works for teenagers are: silent snow, secret snow, ITHAKA, and HAPPY EVER AFTER. |
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Geras began her first drafts in the early [[1970s]] by developing some novels that were based loosely on experience. Her first workpiece was ''Tea at Mrs Manderby's'' which was published in 1976. However, it wasn't until the late 1990s when she published her "first" novels. ''Peas in a Pod'' and ''Chalk and Cheese'' were the first widely published novels by Geras. She went on to write more and became a widely known author. |
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Revision as of 15:55, 18 March 2008
Adéle Geras | |
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| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1975–present |
| Genre | Children's, Adult, Poetry |
Adéle Geras (born 1944, Jerusalem, Israel) is an English writer for young children, "teens" and adults. She has written more than 74 books, that have either been published or are in waiting. She currently resides in South Manchester with her two daughters and husband, Norman Geras. Her daughter Sophie Hannah is also an award-winning author.
Early life
Geras' father was in the Colonial Service and so had a varied childhood living in countries such as Nigeria, Cyprus, Tanzania and Gambia in a short space of time. She eventually travelled to the UK and took up residence in the South of England. She attended Roedean School in Brighton and then graduated from St. Hilda's College, Oxford University. She was known for her stage and vocal talents, but decided not to pursue that career, instead became a full-time author.[1]
Work
Adele Geras's first book for children was Tea at Mrs Manderby's (1976) since when she's written more than 90 books for children, young adults and adults. Her first full length novel for children was THe GIRLS IN THE VELVET FRAME. Her novel TROY was shortlisted for the Whitbread Award and was Highly Commended for the Carnegie Medal in 2001. Other works for teenagers are: silent snow, secret snow, ITHAKA, and HAPPY EVER AFTER.
Awards
Geras won two prizes in the U.S., one the Sydney Taylor Book Award for the My Grandmother's Stories and the National Jewish Book Award for Golden Windows. She's also won prizes for her adult poetry and came joint winner in the then debuting award, Smith Doorstop Poetry Pamphlet Award.[2]
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