Theresa Breslin
Theresa Breslin (* 1947 in Kirkintilloch ) is a Scottish writer. Many of her novels are aimed at young readers.
Life
Breslin began writing while working as a librarian for several years . She published 25 books, five of which were audiobooks , before concentrating entirely on writing.
Her novel Whispers in the Graveyard , about a boy suffering from dyslexia , was awarded the Carnegie Medal in 1994.
The Medici Seal is Breslin's last novel (August 2006) for which her research was extensive. She went on trips to study Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper .
Theresa Breslin lives with her husband and four children near Glasgow .
Works (selection)
- The Medici Seal , 2006 (Eng. The Medici Seal , Munich 2006) is about Leonardo da Vinci , the Medici and the Borgia and is set in Italy around 1500 .
- Dream Master , 2000-2004
- Cold Spell , 2007, The Magic Factory 1
- Across the Roman Wall , 1997
- Mutant , 2006
- Kezzie , 1993
- Prisoner in Alcatraz , 2004
- Starship Rescue , 1999
- Whispers in the Graveyard , 1994
- Remembrance , 2002
- Simon's challenge , 1988
- The Nostradamus Prophecy , 2008 (German: The Nostradamus Riddle , Munich: Random House GmbH 2009)
Prizes and awards
- Fidler Award 1987
- Carnegie Medal 1994 for Whispers in the Graveyard
- The Children's Book Award
- The Children's Book Of The Year Award
Web links
- Theresa Breslin official homepage (English)
- Literature by and about Theresa Breslin in the catalog of the German National Library
- Short biography and list of works on the website of the British Council (English)
- Theresa Breslin in the Internet Speculative Fiction Database (English)
Individual evidence
- ^ Theresa Breslin - Oxford Reference. Retrieved February 22, 2020 (English).
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Breslin, Theresa |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Scottish writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 1987 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Kirkintilloch , Scotland |