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Natalie Savage Carlson (born October 3, 1906 – died September 23, 1997) was an American writer who wrote many popular children's books. She was so good at writing for kids that in 1966, she was chosen to represent the United States for the special international Hans Christian Andersen Award. This award is given out every two years to amazing children's authors.

Natalie was born in Kernstown, Virginia. Her family had French Canadian roots, and she loved to use their old family stories and folktales in her early books. For example, her book The Talking Cat and Other Stories of French Canada (published in 1952) is full of these tales. Natalie started writing very young; she published her first story when she was just eight years old in the children's section of Baltimore Sunday Sun newspaper.

One of her most famous books, The Family Under the Bridge, was a runner-up for the 1959 Newbery Medal. This is a really important award given by librarians each year to the best American book for children.

Natalie Savage Carlson passed away on September 23, 1997, in Rhode Island.

Natalie Carlson's Books

Natalie Savage Carlson wrote many books that children loved. Here are some of her well-known works:

  • The Talking Cat: and other stories of French Canada (1952) – This book shares fun folktales from French Canada.
  • The Happy Orpheline (1957) – This was the first book in a series about a group of orphan girls.
  • The Family Under the Bridge (1958) – A heartwarming story that was recognized with a Newbery Honor.
  • A Brother for the Orphelines (1959) – Another adventure with the orphan girls.
  • Evangeline, Pigeon of Paris (1960) – Later reissued as Pigeon of Paris, this book tells the story of a special pigeon.
  • A Pet for the Orphelines (1962) – The orphan girls get a pet!
  • Jean-Claude's Island (1963)
  • School Bell in the Valley (1963)
  • The Orphelines in the Enchanted Castle (1964) – More adventures for the orphan girls, this time in a castle.
  • The Empty Schoolhouse (1965)
  • Chalou (1967)
  • Ann Aurelia and Dorothy (1968)
  • The Half Sisters (1970)
  • Luvvy and the Girls (1971)
  • Marie Louise's Heyday (1975)
  • Runaway Marie Louise (1977)
  • The Night the Scarecrow Walked (1979)
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