Joan de Hamel (31 March 1924 – 28 July 2011) was a New Zealand children's writer.[1] She grew up in London, England and later moved to the Otago Peninsula.[2] In addition to her writing she worked as a teacher, raised a family, and bred Angora goats.[3]
Writing
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De Hamel won the 1979 Esther Glen Award for Take the Long Path (1978), and the 1985 A.W. Reed Memorial Award for Hemi's Pet (1985).[2]
Other books written include:
- X Marks the Spot (1973)
- The Third Eye (1987)
- Hideaway (1992)
- Hemi and the Shorty Pyjamas (1996)[2]
References
edit- ^ "Interview with Joan de Hamel". my.christchurchcitylibraries.com. Christchurch Libraries. Retrieved 21 January 2015.
- ^ a b c "De Hamel, Joan". New Zealand Book Council. Archived from the original on 21 November 2008. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
- ^ "Interviews with New Zealand Children's Authors: Joan de Hamel". Christchurch City Libraries. Retrieved 25 April 2009.
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