Cressida Cowell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cressida Cowell
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| Born | 15 April 1966 London, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Notable works | How to Train Your Dragon series |
| Spouse(s) | Simon Cowell |
| Children | Maisie Cowell Clementine Cowell Alexander Cowell |
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Cressida Cowell is a famous British author, born on April 15, 1966. She is most well-known for her exciting book series, How to Train Your Dragon. These books became super popular and were even turned into a big movie series by DreamWorks Animation. By 2015, over seven million copies of her books had been sold all around the world!
Besides her dragon stories, Cressida Cowell also works with illustrator Neal Layton on the Emily Brown book series. The first book in this series, That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown, won a special award called the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.
About Cressida Cowell's Life
Cressida Cowell was born in London, England. Her father was Michael Hare, who was a Viscount.
Childhood Inspiration
Cressida says she grew up in London and also spent a lot of time on a small, empty island off the coast of Scotland. These summers on the Inner Hebrides islands were very important for her writing and drawing.
She remembers spending many weeks there each summer and spring. The house on the island had no electricity, phone, or TV. This meant she spent a lot of time drawing pictures and making up stories. This quiet time helped her imagination grow and gave her many ideas for her books.
Education and Family
Cressida Cowell studied English at Keble College, Oxford. She also went to art schools like Saint Martin's School of Art and Brighton University to learn about illustration.
Today, Cressida Cowell lives in London with her husband, Simon. They have three children: two daughters named Maisie and Clementine, and a son named Alexander.
Cressida Cowell's Books
Cressida Cowell has written many popular books for young readers. Her stories often feature adventure, magic, and amazing creatures.
The How to Train Your Dragon SeriesThis is her most famous series, telling the adventures of Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless.
The Emily Brown BooksThese books are about a girl named Emily Brown and her adventures with her toy rabbit, Stanley.
The Wizards of Once BooksThis series takes readers into a magical world of wizards and warriors.
The Treetop Twins Adventures BooksThese books follow twin siblings on exciting journeys with dinosaurs.
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The Treetop Twins: Wilderness Adventures BooksMore adventures with the Treetop Twins, exploring different animals and places.
The Tiny Detectives BooksThese books answer interesting questions about nature and science.
Other BooksCressida Cowell has also written many other standalone picture books and stories.
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Awards and Recognition
Cressida Cowell has received several awards for her wonderful books and her contributions to children's literature.
- In 2006, her book That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown won the Gold Award in the 0–5 years category of the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize.
- In 2018, The Wizards of Once won the Best Story category at the Blue Peter Book Award.
- In 2019, she was chosen as the Children’s Laureate. This is a very special role given to a children's author or illustrator in the UK every two years. The Laureate promotes reading and children's literature.
- In 2020, she was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for her great work in children's literature.
- In 2021, she became a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL), which is another high honor for writers.
See also
In Spanish: Cressida Cowell para niños
