These novels are perfect for older teenagers and romantics alike. Dec 29, 2018 eva ibbotson is one of those authors whose style is so distinct that i could never mistake a piece of her writing for anyone elses work. Eva ibbotson published her first childrens book at 50. The books of eva ibbotson introduction ghosts and hags, wizards and banshees, mermaids and mistmakersall are part of the magical worlds that eva ibbotson creates in her fantasy books for children. For the historical novel journey to the river sea, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual commendation as runner up for the guardian prize, and made the carnegie, whitbread, and blue peter shortlists. Born in vienna, she now lives in the north of england. Remembered for such acclaimed childrens novels as the abominables, which witch. May 10, 2011 although she will be most remembered for her childrens books, eva ibbotson also wrote romantic novels, which have recently been republished and are now popular with teenage audiences.
Eva maria charlotte michelle ibbotson, more commonly known as eva ibbotson, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Books by eva ibbotson author of a countess below stairs. Remembered for such acclaimed children s novels as the abominables, which witch. Januar 1925 als maria charlotte michelle wiesner in wien. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001. Ibbotson wrote more than twenty books for children and young adults, many of which garnered nominations for major awards for childrens literature in the uk. Rowling, as the first book of that series, harry potter and the philosophers stone was published in 1997, three years after this book was published. Even her more realistic stories are set in exotic places like the amazon river in south america, where the natural world creates a mystical.
When hitler came into power, ibbotson s family moved to england. She is best known for her fantasy and adventure novels for children such as the secret of platform and the star of the kazan. The books of eva ibbotson the books of eva ibbotson. Jul 03, 2000 eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. For the historical novel journey more about eva ibbotson. When her husband was alive he bred snails in the garage.
Eva ibbotson bestselling fiction and nonfiction books. Some of her novels for adults have been successfully reissued for the young adult market in recent years. Eva ibbotson is one of the bestloved childrens writers in the world. A novel about displacement, love, and belonging, set against the backdrop of the outbreak of wwii. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 21 january 1925 20 october 2010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Ibbotson wrote more than twenty books for children and young adults, many of which garnered nominations for major awards for childrens literature in the uk, including the nestle smarties book prize and the whitbread prize. Dont miss this wildly inventive and funny read from master storyteller eva ibbotson. Eva ibbotson seems to specialise in their stories of european displacement to london, but she does it especially well.
Ibbotson wrote more than a dozen books for children. Harry potter and the prisoner of azkaban is the last book in the harry potter sequence that feels good to read to most younger children, but what to fill the gap. Eva ibbotson has 48 books on goodreads with 218709 ratings. Eva ibbotson published her first childrens book at the age of 50 and over the next 35 years produced a series of novels which became almost. Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 21 january 1925 20 october 2010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her children s books. Eva ibbotson was born in vienna in 1925 and moved to england with her father when the nazis came into power. A company of swans eva ibbotson an enchanting love story set in the amazon, by the awardwinning and bestselling author of journey to the river sea. The secret of platform by eva ibbotson, sue porter.
Her first childrens novel was published in 1975, and her most famous story, journey to the river sea, won the smarties gold prize in 2001. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years. It wasnt convincing as to why ruth rejected quinn, and the plot device of having her run off and then find the aunt felt forced. Whether reading one of her charming, curious childrens stories or one of her music boxesque romances, ibbotsons voice is wholly unique. Before jk rowling, there was eva ibbotson eva ibbotson, the austrian refugee who paved the way for harry potter is set to achieve the posthumous fame she deserves. By the time she died last year, eva ibbotson had written 17 childrens books including the wonderful the star of kazan and the dragonfly pool and 7 young adult books. The books of eva ibbotson discussion guide, grades 48 page. To me she was just my mum, but she wrote all the time. Eva ibbotson 19252010 was a british novelist of romance and childrens ya fantasy novels. A british novelist who has achieved huge amounts of attention throughout the course of her writing career, the author eva ibbotson has been creating her unique brand of childrens fiction for quite some time now, garnering interest for her work that appeals to both the young as well as the old. Her last book, one dog and his boy was published just this year, after her death. Her first children s novel was published in 1975, and her most famous story, journey to the river sea, won the smarties gold prize in 2001.
Eva ibbotson, born maria charlotte michelle wiesner 19252010, was an austrianborn british novelist, known for her childrens books. Eva ibbotson 1925 biography personal, addresses, career. Ibottson began writing with the television drama linda cam eva ibbotson born maria charlotte michelle wiesner was a british novelist specializing in romance and childrens fantasy. Arriman is tired of wizardry and yearns for retirement. Eva ibbotson s most popular book is a countess below stairs. Although best known for her books for children, eva ibbotson also wrote several historical romance novels. Not just a witch eva ibbotson writes for both adults and children.
Survivors include three sons, piers, toby and justin. She has a daughter and three sons, who showed her that children like to read about ghosts, wizards, and witches because they are just like people but madder and more interesting. Oct 28, 2010 eva ibbotson published her first childrens book at 50. A number of her books have been selected for the book sense 76, including which witch, island of the aunts, and her latest novel, journey to the river sea. This was a very original book, the setting, the characters and the plot were all unusual but incredibly engaging.
Eva had four grownup children and seven grandchildren. Eva ibbotson born maria charlotte michelle wiesner, 1925, vienna, austria was a british novelist specializing in romance and childrens fantasy. He s dismayed when a prophesied new wizard doesnt arrive, and decides hell have to marry a witch and have an heir to continue the line. Eva ibbotson is one of the bestloved children s writers in the world. The only part i found difficult was the morning gift misunderstanding. Evas early childhood was spent shuttling back and forth in trains across europe, from one parent to the other. Explore books by eva ibbotson with our selection at. However, i discovered her through her historical romance novels orginally published for adults which have, in the past few. A selfconfessed happy endings freak, she expressed some bemusement at trends for darker childrens fiction and her books always reassured. When hitler came into power, ibbotsons family moved to england. Oct 24, 2010 eva ibbotson, who has died peacefully at home aged 85, entranced her readers with stories which, though robust in substance, appeared to be effortlessly spun in the finest thread from an endless. Eva ibbotson books list of books by author eva ibbotson. Before jk rowling, there was eva ibbotson telegraph. The books of eva ibbotson discussion guide, grades 48.
Eva ibbotson audio books, best sellers, author bio. The romance novels of eva ibbotson the new york public. Her books have been shortlisted for the carnegie medal, the guardian childrens fiction prize, the roald dahl funny prize, and many other literary awards. Imagination and humor run rampant as arriman the awful, the wizard of the north, tries to find a bride in this hilarious romp from ibbotson the secret of platform, 1998. The secret of platform is a childrens novel by eva ibbotson, and illustrated by sue porter, first published in 1994 the book has gained extra significance as many readers find it similar to the harry potter series by j.
Well known english childrens author eva ibbotson passed away recently at the age of 85. Eva ibbotson is the awardwinning author of many books for children and adults. Oct 25, 2010 eva ibbotson published her first children s book at the age of 50 and over the next 35 years produced a series of novels which became almost as popular with parents as with children. See all books authored by eva ibbotson, including journey to the river sea, and a countess below stairs, and more on. Eva ibbotson, who has died peacefully at home aged 85, entranced her readers with stories which, though robust in substance, appeared to be effortlessly spun in the finest thread from an endless. Eva ibbotson born maria charlotte michelle wiesner, 1925, vienna, austria was a british novelist specializing in romance and children s fantasy. Grant eva ibbotson has long been a favorite of both children and adult readers, as well as independent booksellers. She spent much of her adult life in newcastle upon tyne. Not just a witch eva ibbotson read online free books.
Born in vienna, eva ibbotson came to england as a small girl. Eva was born in vienna, austria, but her family moved to england when hitler gained power. Hecky hexe, erika klopp verlag, 1995, isbn 9783781708594. A british novelist who has achieved huge amounts of attention throughout the course of her writing career, the author eva ibbotson has been creating her unique brand of childrens fiction for quite some time now, garnering interest for her work. Ibbotson, eva 1925 personal born january 21, 1925, in vienna, austria.
Ibbotson was widowed with three sons and a daughter. The daughter of nonobservant jewish parents, eva maria charlotte michelle wiesner was born in. Share her books have been read by millions of children worldwide including president obamas daughters. Eva ibbotson wrote many magical stories for children and young adults, from journey to the river sea to the secret countess. Eva s early childhood was spent shuttling back and forth in trains across europe, from one parent to the other. Though she was 50 before she published her first book, in her 35year career ibbotson wrote some 17 childrens books, as well as six romances and a collection of short stories. She was educated at bedford college, cambridge university and the university of durham. For the historical novel journey to the river sea macmillan, 2001, she won the smarties prize in category 911 years, garnered unusual.
Jun 28, 2012 before jk rowling, there was eva ibbotson eva ibbotson, the austrian refugee who paved the way for harry potter is set to achieve the posthumous fame she deserves. Every kid wants to believe that he or she is special and hopes that someone out there will recognize their hidden talents and uniqueness, qualities that, too often, adults do fail to see, commented jeannette hulick in a profile of ibbotson for the bulletin of the center for children s books online. The final book by jesmondbased childrens author eva ibbotson, who died last year, has just been published. Her other novels include the secret of platform, and a number of books. When wealthy larina trottle decides she wants a child, she snatches the first baby that comes along, leaving distraught royal parents on the other side of an ancient gate platform.