Claire Mowat facts for kids
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Claire Mowat
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| Born | Claire Angel Wheeler 5 February 1933 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Author, environmentalist, philanthropist |
| Language | English |
| Education | Graphic designer |
| Alma mater | Havergal College, Ontario College of Art & Design |
| Period | 1983–present |
| Genre | Memoir, young adult fiction |
| Notable works | The Outport People |
| Spouse | Farley Mowat |
| Relatives | Angus McGill Mowat |
Claire Angel Mowat (born 5 February 1933) is a Canadian writer and environmentalist. She is known for her memoirs and books for young adults. Claire Mowat has shared stories about her life and travels, often focusing on her experiences in different parts of Canada.
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About Claire Mowat
Early Life and Education
Claire Mowat was born on February 5, 1933. She grew up and went to school in Toronto, Ontario. Claire studied at Havergal College. She also attended the Ontario College of Art & Design. There, she trained to become a Graphic designer. This means she learned how to create visual designs for things like books and advertisements.
Family Life and Homes
Claire Mowat was married to the famous author Farley Mowat. They shared many adventures together. The couple split their time between two main places. They lived in Ontario and also on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. These different homes often inspired her writing.
Claire Mowat's Books
Starting Her Writing Journey
Claire Mowat began writing memoirs in the 1960s. Memoirs are true stories about a person's own life. Her first book, The Outport People, came out in 1983. This book tells about the five years she and Farley lived in a small fishing community. This community was called Burgeo in Newfoundland and Labrador.
More True Stories
Her second book, Pomp and Circumstances, was published in 1989. This book came from her experiences seeing what goes on behind the scenes. She witnessed the formal rules at the Governor General's home, Rideau Hall, in Ottawa.
In 2005, Claire Mowat wrote another memoir called Travels with Farley. This book describes the couple's life in the Magdalen Islands. It shares their journey after a sad time in their lives.
Books for Young Adults
Claire Mowat has also written a series of three books for young adults. These are often called a trilogy. The first book in this series is The Girl from Away (1992). The second is The French Isles (1994). The final book is Last Summer in Louisbourg (1998). These books are fictional stories, meaning they are made up, but they often draw from real places and ideas.
List of Works
- The Outport People (1983)
- Pomp and Circumstances (1989)
- The Girl from Away (1992)
- The French Isles (1994)
- Last Summer in Louisbourg (1998)
- The Girl from Away Trilogy (2002)
- Travels with Farley (2005)
