Gerard Whelan facts for kids
Gerard Whelan is an Irish writer born in 1957. He is well-known for writing many exciting books, especially for children and young adults. He has won several awards for his stories.
About Gerard Whelan
Gerard Whelan was born in a town called Enniscorthy in County Wexford, Ireland. He has lived and worked in different countries across Europe. After spending some time living in Dublin, he moved back to his home county of Wexford.
He has written many books that young readers love. He has won several important awards for his work. Mr. Whelan is married and has one son named Davy.
His Books and Stories
Gerard Whelan writes different kinds of books. Some of his books are historical novels. This means they are fictional stories, but they are set in the past and include real historical events. For example, The Guns of Easter, A Winter of Spies, and War Children are historical novels. They are set during the time when Ireland was fighting for its independence in the early 1900s.
He also writes fantasy novels. These are stories that include magic, mythical creatures, or imaginary worlds. Dream Invader and Out of Nowhere are examples of his fantasy books. Besides his children's books, he has also written a non-fiction book called Spiked: Church, State Intrigue and the Rose Tattoo. He also helped put together a collection of stories called Big Pictures.
Awards and Recognition
Gerard Whelan's books have won several awards, showing how much readers and critics enjoy his writing.
- The Guns of Easter won the Eilís Dillon Memorial Award. This award is given to new writers. It also received a Merit Award at the 1997 Bisto Book of the Year Awards.
- Dream Invader was named Book of the Year at the 1998 Bisto Book of the Year Awards. This is a very special award for a children's book.
- War Children won a Merit Award at the 2003 Bisto Book of the Year Awards. A Merit Award means the book was recognized for its excellent quality.
