Patricia Elliott

Patricia Elliott was born in London, but grew up in Europe and the Far East. A voracious reader since childhood (where she had the resources of ten different school libraries), she also made up ghost stories to scare her friends! As an adult, she worked in publishing in London and in a children's bookshop in New York. She now teaches a course in children's literature at an adult education college, and is writing further novels. She lives in Barnes with her husband and two sons. Her first book, The Ice Boy, won the Fidler Award for a first novel, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and the West Sussex award. Her second novel, Murkmere, has recently been longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.

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Featured Books, with extracts by Patricia Elliott

The Pale Assassin - Pimpernelles 1
Patricia Elliott
The vibrant spirit of the French Revolution propels this dramatic romantic thriller in which a young girl must flee to save her own life. Eugénie has always been protected from dangers by her wealth but now it is her wealth...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers
Format: Paperback - Released: 02/07/2009
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