Ruth Nichols (author) facts for kids

Joanna Ruth Nichols (born March 4, 1948) was a Canadian writer. She wrote exciting stories for children and young adults. Her books often mixed history with fantasy.

About Ruth Nichols' Life

Ruth Nichols was born in Toronto, Canada. She passed away on August 10, 2023, when she was 75 years old. She started writing at a young age. Her first book, A Walk Out of the World, was published when she was only 20 or 21. This book was a fantasy story for young adults.

Ruth Nichols studied at university. She earned degrees in religious studies. Later, she taught at Carleton University in Ottawa for several years.

She married William Norman Houston in 1974. They lived in Ottawa and then moved to Toronto. Ruth Nichols wrote many popular books for young people. Later in her career, she also wrote historical novels for adults. Her last published book was "What Dangers Deep". This story was set in the time of Queen Elizabeth I.

Ruth Nichols' Amazing Books

Ruth Nichols wrote some of the best fantasy novels for young adults. Her books came out many years before the Harry Potter series. They feature characters with special powers and magical worlds. In these stories, good characters often fight against evil. Her beautifully written books show why Ruth Nichols is an important Canadian writer.

Awards and Recognition

Ruth Nichols received an award in 1962 for a biography she wrote about Catherine de' Medici.

Her book, The Marrow of the World, won a special award in 1973. It was named the Book of the Year for Children by the Canadian Library Association. This award showed how much people loved her story.

Published Works by Ruth Nichols

Here are some of the books Ruth Nichols wrote:

• A Walk Out of the World (1969)
• Ceremony of Innocence (1969)
• The Marrow of the World (1972) – This book won the CLA Book of the Year award.
• Song of the Pearl (1976)
• The Left-Handed Spirit (1978)
• The Burning of the Rose (1990)
• What Dangers Deep: a story of Philip Sydney (1992)