Sam Angus (writer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sam Angus
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Angus at the house of hummingbird island launch party
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| Born | 21 July 1967 (age 57) England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Education | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Subject | Historical adventure novels for children |
Samantha Angus (born 21 July 1967) is an English writer. She writes exciting adventure stories for children, often set in important times in history. She has written five books, including Soldier Dog, Captain, A Horse Called Hero, and The House on Hummingbird Island. Her books often explore tough moments from British history.
Soldier Dog
Her first book, Soldier Dog, tells the story of a young boy who is too young to join the army. He is lonely and gets picked on. The story is about his adventures with the Messenger Dog Service during the First World War. The dog in the story is based on a real Airedale Terrier named Jack.
Soldier Dog won the North East Book Award in 2012. It was also considered for the CILIP Carnegie Medal, which is a big award for children's books. A company called Macmillan Publishers bought the rights to publish the book all over the world. Later, in 2017, a film company bought the rights to make Soldier Dog into a movie. Sam Angus is helping to write the movie script!
Other Books
Captain is another book set during the First World War. It follows a young refugee from Central Europe. He joins the Mule Corps and serves in the war with his donkey, Hey-Ho. They are part of the fighting in places like Gallipoli and the Middle East. This book was also nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal in 2015.
A Horse Called Hero tells the story of two children who are sent away from London during World War II. They slowly learn that their father, who was a hero in World War I, has been put in prison. This story takes place in the British countryside where Sam Angus lives. It shows the strong bond between children and animals. The book won several awards, including the Ealing Readers Award in 2014. It also won the Hillingdon Primary Book of the Year in 2015.
The House on Hummingbird Island was also considered for the CILIP Carnegie Award. It was also a finalist for the Cheshire Schools' Book Award. This book is a coming-of-age story, meaning it's about a character growing up. It is set during the First World War. The story looks at how people from different backgrounds were treated. It also shows how people from the West Indies helped in the war. The main character, Idie Grace, learns important truths about her family as she grows up.
School for Skylarks is another book set during World War II. It's about a schoolgirl named Lyla who is sent away from London for safety. She goes to live with her unusual great-aunt in a very old, grand house. When their home is turned into a school, Lyla's quiet world changes completely.
About Sam Angus
Sam Angus went to Trinity College, Cambridge for her education. She has five children. She also has several horses and a small white West Highland White Terrier dog.
