Fabulous Authors Blogging for the Quest Seekers Library Summer Reading Challenge 2009

On the Quest Seeker's website you will find the 'Star Cave' where a gallery of fabulous authors & their blogs await you. Their blog entries are inspirational, amusing & interesting. Also links are offered that will answer many of your questions. The Star Cave is well worth a visit. The following is a summary of the authors you will find in the Star Cave, examples of some of the books they've written and their websites.

(Please remember to check with an adult before reading books to be assured that they are suitable for your age and when visiting other websites never give out any of your personal details)

Oliver Jeffers:

Artist, author & illustrator of inspired fiction for all ages.

http://www.oliverjeffers.com/

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Andy Stanton:

Comedian & author of comic fiction for ages 7+.

http://www.mrgum.co.uk/

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Morris Gleitzman:

Author of many popular books for a wide range of ages. He was born in the UK but now lives in Australia.

http://www.morrisgleitzman.com/

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Frank Cottrell Boyce:

Screen writer and award winning author of books for a variety of ages. 'Millions' was also made as a succesful feature film.
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Cornelia Funke:

German author who now lives in the USA, Cornelia is probably best known in the UK for her Inkheart trilogy. Inkheart, the first book in the series, is now a major Hollywood film. She writes fantasy fiction for a variety of age groups.
http://www.doublecluck.com/

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Philip Reeve:

Philip Reeve is an author and illustrator who writes for approximately 9+ but is read by children and adults alike.

http://www.mortalengines.co.uk/

http://www.larklight.com/

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Geraldine McCaughrean:
Author probably best known for her book 'Peter Pan in Scarlet' which is aimed at the 9+ age group.

http://www.geraldinemccaughrean.co.uk/

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Sophie McKenzie:

Sophie McKenzie is an award winning fiction author. She writes for the 11+ & 14+ age ranges and her fiction includes romance, thrillers and specialist/fantasy genres.
http://www.sophiemckenzie.net/

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Visit the Quest Seeker's Website to learn more about these authors and their writing.