Rory Barnes facts for kids
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Rory Barnes
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| Born | 1946 (age 78–79) London |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Period | 1983–present |
| Genre | Speculative fiction |
Rory Barnes was born in 1946. He is an Australian writer who creates popular stories. Even though he was born in London, he has spent most of his life living in Australia.
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About Rory Barnes
Rory Barnes writes many different kinds of books. He is known for his speculative fiction. This type of writing includes science fiction and fantasy stories. He has also written books especially for young adults.
Many of his books have been nominated for important awards. These awards celebrate the best books in Australia.
Awards and Recognition
Rory Barnes's books have been recognized by several major Australian awards. These nominations show that his stories are well-liked and important.
Aurealis Awards
The Aurealis Awards celebrate the best speculative fiction in Australia. This includes science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Rory Barnes has been nominated for several of these awards.
- Best science fiction novel
- 1997: Zones (with Damien Broderick) was nominated.
- 1999: The Book of Revelation (with Damien Broderick) was nominated.
- Best young-adult novel
This award is for books written for young people. Rory Barnes has been nominated many times in this category.
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- 1997: Zones (with Damien Broderick) was nominated.
- 1998: Horsehead Boy was nominated.
- 1999: Horsehead Man was nominated.
- 1999: Stuck in Fast Forward (with Damien Broderick) was nominated.
- 2000: Horsehead Soup was nominated.
Ditmar Awards
The Ditmar Awards are another important Australian award. They recognize great science fiction and fantasy writing.
- Best Australian long science fiction or fantasy
- 1984: Valencies (with Damien Broderick) was nominated.
- Best novel
- 2000: The Book of Revelation (with Damien Broderick) was nominated.
Children's Book Council of Australia
The Children's Book Council of Australia creates lists of notable books. Being on this list means a book is highly recommended.
- 1998: Zones was listed as a Notable Australian Children's Book.
- 1999: Horsehead Boy was also listed as a Notable Australian Children's Book.
