Andrew Miller (novelist) facts for kids
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Andrew Miller
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Miller at Perth Festival Writers Week in 2019
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| Born | 29 April 1960 Bristol, England, UK |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Critical and Creative Writing |
| Alma mater | Middlesex University University of East Anglia Lancaster University |
| Genre | Fictional prose |
| Notable awards | IMPAC (1999) Costa Book Award (2011) |
Andrew Brooke Miller is an English novelist, which means he writes novels. He was born on April 29, 1960.
About Andrew Miller
Andrew Miller grew up in the West Country part of England. He has lived in many different countries, including Spain, Japan, Ireland, and France.
His Early Life and Education
Andrew went to Dauntsey's School when he was younger. After school, he studied English at Middlesex University. He then continued his studies, focusing on creative writing at the University of East Anglia and Lancaster University. This helped him learn how to write amazing stories and books.
His Famous Books and Awards
Andrew Miller has written many books. His first book, called Ingenious Pain, was very successful. It won three big awards: the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, the International Dublin Literary Award, and the Grinzane Cavour Prize in Italy. This book was so popular that it was translated into 36 different languages! That means people all over the world could read his story.
His other books have also won important awards. For example, his novel Pure won the 2011 Costa Book Awards for Best Novel and was even named the Costa Book of the Year in 2011. This is a very special award in the UK. Another one of his books, Oxygen, was shortlisted for the famous Booker Prize in 2001. Being shortlisted means it was one of the top books considered for the award.
Today, Andrew Miller lives in a place called Witham Friary in Somerset, England, with his daughter, Frieda.
- 1997 James Tait Black Memorial Prize, Fiction Award, Ingenious Pain
- 1997 Premio Grinzane Cavour (Italy), Best Foreign Fiction, Ingenious Pain
- 1999 International Dublin Literary Award, Winner, Ingenious Pain
- 2001 Booker Prize, Shortlist, Oxygen
- 2001 Whitbread Novel Award, Shortlist, Oxygen
- 2011 Costa Book Awards, Best Novel, Pure
- 2011 Costa Book Awards, Costa Book of the Year, Pure
- 2019 Walter Scott Prize shortlist, Now We Shall Be Entirely Free
See Also
In Spanish: Andrew Miller para niños
