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Lloyd Alexander

American children's writer (1924-2007) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 83

Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an American author of more than 40 books, primarily fantasy novels for children and young adults. Over his seven-decade career, Alexander wrote 48 books, and his work has been translated into 20 languages.

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2007Died17 May 20071986Regina MedalAward1982National Book AwardAward1981Zilveren GriffelAward1971National Book AwardAward1969Newbery MedalAward1924Born30 January 1924

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Regina Medal1986
National Book Award1982
Zilveren Griffel1981
National Book Award1971
Newbery Medal1969

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His most famous work is The Chronicles of Prydain, a series of five high fantasy novels whose conclusion, The High King, was awarded the 1969 Newbery Medal for excellence in American children's literature. He won U.S. National Book Awards in 1971 and 1982.

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United States
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Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1924 to 2007 · aged 83

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