Theresa Tomlinson facts for kids
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Theresa Tomlinson
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| Born | 14 August 1946 Crawley, Sussex, England |
| Occupation | writer |
| Alma mater | Hull College of Education |
| Spouse | Alan Tomlinson (1967–present) |
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Theresa Tomlinson was born in 1946 in Crawley, Sussex, England. She is an English writer who mostly writes for children. Her books are often about history, which is called historical fiction.
Theresa believes it's important for kids to learn about many different kinds of people and ways of life. This helps them decide what is right for them as they grow up.
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About Theresa Tomlinson
Her Early Life and Family
Theresa Tomlinson's parents were Alan and Joan Johnston. When she was a child, she lived in places like Cleveland and North Yorkshire. Her father was a vicar, which is a type of church leader.
She went to Hull College of Art and later to Hull College of Education. Theresa spent many years living in Sheffield after she got married.
How She Started Writing
Theresa started writing stories when she was telling them to her three children. She found that she really enjoyed it! She especially loves writing historical fiction. This means her stories are set in the past.
Today, Theresa is a grandmother. She lives in Whitby with her husband. She has become very interested in the Anglo-Saxon period of history.
Her Famous Books
Theresa Tomlinson has written many books. One of her most well-known series is the Forestwife trilogy. These books are:
- The Forestwife (1993)
- Child of the May (1998)
- The Path of the She Wolf (2000)
This trilogy tells the story of the Robin Hood legend, but it focuses on Maid Marian. It's a new way to look at a classic tale!
Another one of her novels is Better Than Gold. This book is about the life of King Penda of Mercia. He was a real king from a long time ago.
What Inspired Her Books
Theresa Tomlinson has shared some of the books that inspired her. When she was a child, her favorite books were The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. She also loved The Secret Garden by Francis Hodgson Burnett.
As an adult, she became interested in the books written by Alan Garner and Jane Gardam. These authors likely influenced her own writing style and ideas.
