Sheena Porter facts for kids
Sheena Porter, born in 1935, is a British author who writes wonderful books for children. In 1964, she won a very important award called the Carnegie Medal. This award was given by the Library Association for her book Nordy Bank. It was recognized as the best children's book written by a British author that year.
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About Sheena Porter
Sheena Porter has worked as a librarian in several places. These include the cities of Leicester and Nottingham. She also worked in Shropshire. Today, she lives in Ludlow.
Her Unique Writing Style
Sheena Porter's books are known for their special "atmosphere." This means they create a strong feeling or mood for the reader. Her stories also have great "characterization." This means the people in her books feel very real.
Real Places in Her Books
Sheena Porter loves to describe landscapes in her stories. She often uses real places as settings. Many of these places are in the high country of the Welsh Marches. For example, her book Nordy Bank is named after a real place. The Long Mynd is another real place featured in her book The Knockers. She also weaves the history and old folk tales of these regions into her exciting stories.
Sheena Porter's Books
Here are some of the books Sheena Porter has written:
- The Bronze Chrysanthemum (1961), illustrated by Shirley Hughes
- Hills and Hollows (1962), illus. Victor Ambrus
- Jacobs' Ladder (1963), illus. Ambrus
- Nordy Bank (1964), illus. Annette Macarthur-Onslow
- The Knockers (1965), illus. Gareth Floyd
- Deerfold (1966), illus. Ambrus
- The Scapegoat (1968), illus. Doreen Roberts
- The Valley of Carrig-Wen (1971), illus. Roberts
- The Hospital (1973), illus. Robin Jacques
