Jean Ure facts for kids
Jean Ure (born 1 January 1943) is an English author who writes exciting books for children and teenagers. She published her very first book, Dance For Two, in 1960 when she was just sixteen years old and still attending school! Since then, she has written over 170 books, including popular stories about a character named Frankie Foster. Jean Ure was married to Leonard Gregory until he passed away in 2020. She lives in Croydon, a town in Surrey, England.
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Jean Ure's Story
Jean Ure grew up in a London suburb and went to school in Croydon. She started writing stories when she was only six years old. Her first book, Dance For Two, was published when she was sixteen. Jean decided she wanted to be a writer for her career. Before becoming a full-time author, she worked many different jobs. She waited tables, cleaned floors, and even sold bread at a store called Woolworths. She also tried nursing, translating, and cooking.
Becoming a Writer
From 1965 to 1968, Jean studied drama at the Webber-Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. She married a fellow student, Leonard Gregory, in 1967. Today, Jean lives in a 300-year-old house in Croydon, south of London.
Popular Books
Jean Ure has written many famous novels. One of her well-known books is the mystery novel Dance with Death. Other popular stories include Plague 99, After the Plague, Big Tom, Family Fan Club, and Shrinking Violet. She also wrote a fantasy novel called The Wizard In the Woods. Many of Jean's books are very popular with teenage girls across Britain. Books like Shrinking Violet, Family Fan Club, and Passion Flower are favorites.
Important Messages in Her Books
Jean Ure's novel, Secret Meeting, teaches readers about the dangers of chat rooms and the internet. Another book, Is Anybody There?, talks about the risks of going off with strangers. In 2006, a survey in the UK girls' magazine Mizz found that Jean Ure was one of the most famous female authors. She was mentioned alongside Jacqueline Wilson and J. K. Rowling.
Life and Inspiration
Jean Ure does not have children of her own. She lives with many animals in her London home. She has said that writing her stories on her computer can sometimes make her feel a little crazy!
Many of Jean Ure's books for teenage girls are about relationships and growing up. For example, 'Love and Kisses' is about a sensible girl who falls for a boy her parents don't approve of. She starts telling lies to see him. Jean also writes about families dealing with divorce. Passion Flower is a book about two girls who spend their summer holidays with their dad after their parents separate.
