Brittney Ryan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brittney Ryan
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Ryan from the book jacket of The Legend of Holly Claus
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| Born | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
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| Genre | Juvenile fantasy |
| Notable works | The Legend of Holly Claus (book) |
Brittney Ryan is a popular American author. She writes exciting fantasy novels for children. Her books often have a special Christmas theme. She is known for her "Holly Claus" series. These books have even become bestsellers!
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Brittney Ryan: Author of Magic
Brittney Ryan is an American author. She writes amazing fantasy books for young readers. Her stories often feature a magical Christmas theme. She is famous for her "Holly Claus" book series. These books have been so popular that they made the New York Times bestseller list!
Her Amazing Books
Brittney Ryan's first book in the Holly Claus series was called The Legend of Holly Claus. A reviewer from Publishers Weekly said it was a "lush and leisurely Yuletide read." This book was published by HarperCollins. It was part of the Julie Andrews Collection. This collection also included children's books written by the famous actress Julie Andrews herself.
The Holly Claus Series
Brittney Ryan has written two main books in the Holly Claus series:
- The Legend of Holly Claus (novel) (published in 2004)
- Holly Claus: The Christmas Princess (published in 2007)
These books are about Holly Claus, a special princess. Her stories are full of magic and adventure.
In 2015, a ballet company in Washington State created a show based on her books. It was called Holly Claus: The Ballet of Dreams. Brittney Ryan wrote the story for the ballet. A famous film composer, Laurent Eyquem, is even creating new music for a future performance of the ballet.
Did you know that you can send a letter to Holly Claus? In 2005, the United States Post Office made the fictional home of Holly Claus a real address! Children can write to: "Holly Claus, The Royal Palace, The City of Forever, The Land of the Immortals." The Post Office even gave "The Land of Immortals" its own special zip code: 90209–1225. Brittney Ryan herself writes back to these letters, pretending to be Holly Claus!
Awards and Recognition
Brittney Ryan is a New York Times Best Selling author. This means her books have sold a lot of copies. She was also nominated for a Quill Award in 2005. This award celebrates the best books of the year.
About Brittney Ryan
Brittney Ryan grew up in Portland, Oregon. She is a talented writer who brings magical Christmas stories to life for young readers.
