Ann Pilling facts for kids

Ann Pilling (born 17 October 1944) is an English author and poet. She is well-known for writing books for young adults. She has also written exciting horror fiction stories using the name Ann Cheetham.

Her book Henry's Leg, published in 1985, won the important Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. This award is special because it's judged by other British children's writers.

About Ann Pilling

Ann Pilling was born in Warrington, England. She grew up in a house filled with many books. She started writing poems when she was just eight years old. When she was twelve, she felt a strong connection to her faith. Her religious beliefs are important to her, but she often writes about everyday topics too.

She studied English at King's College London. For her Master's degree, she wrote about C. S. Lewis. This was her first time learning about modern children's books.

Her Books

Ann Pilling has written many different kinds of books. She is famous for her stories for children and young adults. She also writes scary stories under the name Ann Cheetham.

Scary Stories by Ann Cheetham

These books are part of a series called "Dark Powers."

• Black Harvest (1983)
• The Beggar's Curse (1984)
• The Witch of Lagg (1985)
• The Pit (1987)
• The Empty Frame (1997)
• The Catnappers: The Mystery of the Disappearing Cat (2003)

Books for Young Readers

Ann Pilling has written many popular books for children.

• The Year of the Worm (1984)
• Henry's Leg (1985)
• The Friday Parcel (1986)
• No Guns No Oranges (1986)
• Our Best Stories (1986), with A. Wood
• The Big Pink (1987)
• The Beast in the Basement (1988)
• Dustbin Charlie (1988)
• On the Lion's Side (1988)
• Stan (1988)
• The Big Biscuit (1989)
• The Jungle Sale (1989)
• Our Kid (1989)
• Getting Rid of Aunt Mildred (1990)
• The Donkey's Day Out (1990)
• Before I Go to Sleep: Bible Stories, Poems, and Prayers for Children (1990)
• The Boy with His Leg in the Air (1991)
• Vote for Baz (1992)
• Considering Helen (1993)
• Dustbin Charlie Cleans Up (1994)
• The Kingfisher Children's Bible: Stories from the Old and New Testaments (2003)
• Realms of Gold: Myths and Legends from Around the World (1993)
• The Baked Bean Kids (1993)
• Mother's Daily Scream (1995)
• The Life of Jesus (1996)
• Noah's Ark (1996)
• Amber's Secret (2000)
• Why Bear Has a Stumpy Tail and Other Creation Stories (2000)

Awards and Recognition

Ann Pilling has won important awards for her writing.

• 1986 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize for her book Henry's Leg.

Her children's books On the Lion's Side and Stan were also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal in 1988. This means they were among the top books considered for that award.