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Gillian Rubinstein
British writer of fiction and plays · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1942 · age 84
Gillian Rubinstein is an English-born children's author and playwright. Born in Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England, Rubinstein split her childhood between England and Nigeria, moving to Australia in 1973. As well as eight plays, numerous short stories and articles, she has written over 30 books.
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About this person
Her award-winning and hugely popular 1986 debut Space Demons introduced the themes of growing up and fantasy worlds which emerge often in her other writings. Books such as At Ardilla, Foxspell and Galax-Arena all received critical acclaim and multiple awards.
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The same award as Gillian
Marguerite AbouetBoth received Peter Pan prize
Trudi CanavanBoth received Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel
Juliet MarillierBoth received Aurealis Award for best fantasy novelAlexis KourosBoth received Peter Pan prize
Garth NixBoth received Aurealis Award for best fantasy novel
Deborah EllisBoth received Peter Pan prize