Rebecca James (author) facts for kids

Rebecca James (born in 1970 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian author who writes exciting books for young adults. She is known for her thrilling stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats!

About Rebecca James

Rebecca James has had many interesting jobs before becoming a famous writer. In her early twenties, she worked as a waitress. Later, in her late twenties, she traveled and taught English in countries like Indonesia and Japan. When she was in her thirties, she focused on raising her children and also worked as a kitchen designer.

Today, Rebecca lives in Australia with her partner and their five children.

Books by Rebecca James

Rebecca James has written several popular novels. Here are some of her books:

• Beautiful Malice, released in 2010 by Bantam Books. This book became very well-known and helped her gain international attention.
• Sweet Damage, published in 2013 by Allen & Unwin.
• Cooper Bartholomew is Dead, published in 2014 by Allen & Unwin.
• The Woman in the Mirror, published in 2018 by HarperCollins HQ.

How Rebecca James Became Famous

Before her first book, Beautiful Malice, was even published, there was a lot of excitement about Rebecca James.

In October 2009, the Wall Street Journal newspaper wrote an article asking if she could be "The Next JK Rowling." They also mentioned that Beautiful Malice was not just going to be published, but it was causing a huge stir, with many publishers around the world wanting to buy the rights to her book.

In April 2010, The Bookseller magazine interviewed Rebecca James. The interviewer said that her novel had a "strong international appeal," meaning people all over the world would likely enjoy it.

See also

In Spanish: Rebecca James (escritora) para niños