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Catherine Jinks
Born 1963 (age 61–62)
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Language English
Nationality Australian
Years active 1986-present

Catherine Jinks is a famous Australian author. She writes many different kinds of books. Her stories are for kids, teens, and adults. She has won lots of awards for her amazing books. Some of these awards include the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award, which she won four times! She also won awards for science fiction and crime stories.

Early Life

Catherine Jinks was born in Brisbane, Australia. When she was young, she lived in Papua New Guinea. Her dad worked there as a patrol officer. Later, she went to high school in Sydney. The library at her old high school was even named after her in 2007!

Books by Catherine Jinks

Catherine Jinks has written many books. Here are some of her popular titles:

Awards and Recognition

Catherine Jinks has received many important awards for her writing. These awards show how much her books are loved and respected.

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