Christine Goutiere Weston facts for kids

Christine de Marquetiere Goutiere Weston (born August 31, 1903 – died May 4, 1989) was an American writer. She was born in Unnao, which is now part of Uttar Pradesh, India. Her father was a British indigo planter, and her mother was also born in India.

In 1923, Christine married Robert Weston, an American businessman. They moved to the United States, where she started her career as a writer.

Her Books and Stories

Christine Weston wrote many different kinds of books. She became well-known for her novels, which are long stories.

Famous Novels

One of her early novels was The Devil's Foot, published in 1942. Critics said it handled an American story very skillfully.

Her book Indigo (1943) is often thought of as her best work. This story was set in India, the country where she was born. It helped her become known as a writer who explored the deep thoughts and feelings of her characters.

Another popular book was The Dark Wood (1946). This novel also received good reviews. A big movie studio, Twentieth-Century Fox, even bought the rights to make it into a film! Famous actors like Maureen O'Hara and Tyrone Power were chosen for the main roles. However, the movie was never actually made.

Other Works

Christine Weston also wrote The World is a Bridge (1950). Besides novels, she wrote two non-fiction books. These books were about Sri Lanka and Afghanistan, giving readers facts and information about these places.

She wrote more than 30 short stories, which are shorter pieces of fiction. Most of these stories appeared in magazines in New York City.

A Children's Book

One special book she wrote was for children! It was called Bhimsa, the Dancing Bear (1945). This book was so good that it received a Newbery Honor in 1946. The Newbery Honor is a special award given to excellent children's books.

In total, Christine Weston wrote 10 novels, over 30 short stories, and 2 non-fiction books, plus her well-loved children's book.

Later Life

Christine Weston lived in Castine, Maine, for some time. She wrote some of her later stories about New England, which is the region where Maine is located. Later in her life, she lived in Bangor, Maine.

In 1940, Christine Weston received a Guggenheim Fellowship. This is a special award given to people who show great ability in arts, sciences, or other fields. It helps them continue their important work.