Carol Elizabeth Fenner (September 30, 1929 – February 16, 2002) was an American children's writer.
Carol Fenner | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 30, 1929 North Hornell, New York |
| Died | February 16, 2002 (aged 72) Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1963–2002 |
| Genre | Children's and young adult fiction |
| Notable works | Yolonda's Genius |
Fenner's book Gorilla-Gorilla won a Christopher Award and The Skates of Uncle Richard won honors from the Coretta Scott King Award.[1] In addition, she was twice a runner-up for the Newbery Award: once each for Gorilla-Gorilla and Yolonda's Genius. Just prior to her death, Yolonda's Genius was optioned by a major studio for possible production of a movie for television.
Bibliography
edit- Tigers in the Cellar (1963)
- Christmas Tree on the Mountain (1966)
- Lagalag, the Wanderer (1968)
- Gorilla-Gorilla (1973) - "Fenner has turned a reading of Schaller's Year of the Gorilla and her own zoo observations into a sound and vividly empathic account, and Shimin's soft gray drawings reiforce the mood of her prose."[2]
- The Skates of Uncle Richard (1978) - "The book fairly oozes earnestness but Marsha's wobbly-ankle misery and ensuing satisfaction are not to be denied."[3]
- A Summer Of Horses (1989) - "Horse fans will read almost any horse book once, but there are a few stories that equine enthusiasts will return to again and again. This thoughtful novel is just such a book..."[4]
- Randall's Wall (1991)
- Yolonda's Genius (1995) - "Fenner's (Randall's Wall) pace is sometimes too leisurely, but her heartwarming story merits acclaim for its fresh premise and forceful characterizations."[5]
- King of Dragons (1998)
- Snowed-in With Grandmother Silk (2004, posthumously)
References
edit- ^ "Carol Fenner". Archived from the original on 2010-10-29. Retrieved 2011-04-12.
- ^ "Gorilla Gorilla". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "The Skates of Uncle Richard". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Media LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "A Summer of Horses". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
- ^ "Yolonda's Genius". www.publishersweekly.com. PWxyz LLC. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
External links
edit- Carol Fenner at Library of Congress, with 10 library catalog records
