Merriam Modell facts for kids
Merriam Modell (born Miriam Levant) was an American writer. She was born in New York City on May 19, 1908. She mostly wrote short stories and exciting suspense novels. She often used the pen name Evelyn Piper. Many of her stories were about the everyday challenges families faced in America.
About Merriam Modell
Merriam Modell went to Cornell University. After college, she traveled a lot. She lived in Germany for several years, from the late 1920s until 1933. Then, she came back to the United States.
Her Writing Journey
Merriam married Dr. Walter Modell, who was a heart specialist. They had one son named John. After becoming a mother, Merriam started writing and publishing her short stories. Many of her stories appeared in a famous magazine called The New Yorker.
Books That Became Movies
Two of Merriam Modell's books were made into movies.
- The Nanny was made into a film in 1965. The famous actress Bette Davis starred in it.
- Bunny Lake Is Missing also became a movie in 1965. This film starred Carol Lynley and Laurence Olivier.
Merriam Modell passed away on July 1, 1994, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was 86 years old.
