Annie Dalton facts for kids

Annie Dalton (born 17 January 1948) is a British author who writes books for children. She is well-known for her exciting Agent Angel series. This series was first called Angels Unlimited and is now known as The Angel Academy.

About Annie Dalton's Life

Annie Dalton was born in Dorset, England, on January 17, 1948. She grew up as an only child in the English countryside during the 1950s. Her father often told her amazing stories. These stories sometimes featured her as the main character.

When her father left the family, Annie missed him and his wonderful tales. This led her to discover the fantasy section at her local library. That's how she started her lifelong love for reading and writing fiction.

Before becoming a writer, Annie had many different jobs. She worked as a waitress, a cleaner, and in a factory. Later, she went to study at the University of Warwick. Soon after, she began her career as an author.

Today, Annie Dalton lives in Norfolk, England. She has three children named Anna, Reuben, and Maria. Maria was the inspiration for her very first Angels Unlimited book, Winging It. Annie also has two grandchildren, Sophie and Isabelle.

Annie Dalton's Books and Awards

Annie Dalton's books have received special recognition. Two of her books, Night Maze and The Real Tilly Beany, were chosen for the Carnegie Medal shortlist. Being on the shortlist means they were among the top books considered for this important literary award.

Her book The After Dark Princess won the Nottinghamshire Book Award. This shows how much readers enjoyed her storytelling. Also, Naming the Dark and Swan Sister were shortlisted for the Sheffield Children's Book Award. These awards highlight Annie Dalton's talent in writing engaging stories for young readers.