An Alphabet of Authors – O

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Wendy Orr

picture from http://www.wendyorr.com/main/page_home.html

Where is Wendy from? Wendy was born in Edmonton, Canada, and grew up in various places in France, Canada and the USA. She now lives in Australia.

Interesting fact: Wendy attended twelve different schools between nursery school and grade twelve.

When did Wendy become an author? Wendy first wanted to become an author when she was six years old and was always reading and writing. She started writing seriously in 1986. 

Family: Wendy has a husband (he is Australian and the reason she moved to Australia), a son and a daughter.

How do I know all this? I went to her webstite http://www.wendyorr.com and her author profile on the Harper Collins publishers website http://www.harpercollins.com.au/authors/50008941/Wendy_Orr/index.aspx?authorID=50008941

What books written by Wendy Orr can I find in the library?

Arabella

Ark in the Park

Jessica Joan

Nim’s Island

Paradise Gold

Paradise Palace

Peeling the Onion

Rainbow Street Pets

Raven’s Mountain

Spook’s Shack

Too Much Stuff