Elizabeth Winthrop facts for kids
Elizabeth Winthrop (born September 14, 1948) is a famous American writer. She has written over sixty books, mostly for children.
Elizabeth Winthrop is best known for her popular middle-grade novel, The Castle in the Attic. She also wrote its sequel, The Battle for the Castle. These two books are loved by many readers and are considered classic children's stories. They have even been nominated for 23 state book awards!
About Elizabeth Winthrop
Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop was born in Washington, D.C. Her father, Stewart Alsop, was a newspaper writer. Her mother, Patricia Alsop, worked in medical research.
Elizabeth Winthrop went to Sarah Lawrence College. She later married Robert Jason Bosseau in 2005. He is a director of drama programs in New York.
Her Books and Stories
Elizabeth Winthrop has written many different kinds of books. Her memoir, Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies, tells her own family's story.
She has also written many children's books. One of her recent books for kids is Maia and the Monster Baby, which came out in 2012.
Her historical novel, Counting on Grace, was chosen as a "Notable Book of the Year" by important groups like the American Library Association. This means it's a really good book!
Some of her most popular picture books for younger readers include Dumpy La Rue, Shoes, Dog Show, and The Biggest Parade.
A List of Her Books
Here are some of the books Elizabeth Winthrop has written:
- Daughter of Spies: Wartime Secrets, Family Lies (2022)
- Maia and the Monster Baby (2012)
- Island Justice (2012)
- The Biggest Parade (2006)
- Counting on Grace (2006)
- The First Christmas Stocking (2006)
- Squashed in the Middle (2005)
- Dog Show (2004)
- Dancing Granny (2003)
- The Red Hot Rattoons (2003)
- Halloween Hats (2002)
- Dear Mr. President: Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Letters from a Mill Town Girl (2001)
- Dumpy La Rue (2001)
- Promises (2000)
- As the Crow Flies (1998)
- In My Mother's House (1998)
- Island Justice (1998)
- The Little Humpbacked Horse: A Russian Tale (1997)
- Bear and Roly-Poly (1996)
- I'm the Boss (1994)
- Asleep in a Heap (1993)
- The Battle for the Castle (1993)
- A Very Noisy Girl (1991)
- Bear's Christmas Surprise (1991)
- Vasilissa the Beautiful (1991)
- Luke's Bully (1990)
- The Best Friends Club: A Lizzie and Harold Story (1989)
- Sledding (1989)
- Bear and Mrs. Duck (1988)
- Maggie and the Monster (1987)
- Lizzie and Harold (1986)
- Shoes (1986)
- The Story of the Nativity (1986)
- The Castle in the Attic (1985)
- Happy Easter, Mother Duck (1985)
- He Is Risen: The Easter Story (1985)
- My First Book of the Planets (1985)
- Tough Eddie (1985)
- Being Brave Is Best (Tale from the Care Bears) (1984)
- Belinda's Hurricane (1984)
- The Christmas Pageant (1984)
- Grover Sleeps Over (Sesame Street, A Growing Up Book) (1984)
- The Shoelace Box (1984)
- A Child Is Born: The Christmas Story (1983)
- Katharine's Doll (1983)
- I Think He Likes Me (1980)
- Miranda in the Middle (1980)
- Sloppy Kisses (1980)
- Are You Sad, Mama? (1979)
- Journey to the Bright Kingdom (1979)
- Marathon Miranda (1979)
- Knock, Knock, Who's There (1978)
- Potbellied Possums (1977)
- That's Mine (1977)
- A Little Demonstration of Affection (1975)
- Walking Away (1973)
- Bunk Beds (1972)
