Errol Broome (1937-) Biography - Writings, Sidelights - Personal, Career, Member, Honors Awards, Adaptations, Work in Progress
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Born 1937, in Perth, Australia; Ethnicity: "Caucasian." Education: University of West Australia, B.A., 1957. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening.
West Australian, Perth, Western Australia, journalist, 1958-60; Herald-Sun Television, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, journalist, 1961; writer, 1978—.
Errol Broome
Australian Society of Authors, Fellowship of Australian Writers, Society of Women Writers (Victoria chapter; literary patron), Children's Book Council of Australia.
Mary Grant Bruce Award (Australia), 1990, for children's short story; West Australian Premier's Children's Book Award, 1992, for Dear Mr. Sprouts; Australian Children's Book of the Year Award Honour Book for Younger Readers designation, Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCS), 2001, for Away with the Birds; CBCS Notable Book designation, 2004, for The Judas Donkey and Gracie and the Elephant.
A story by Broome was adapted for the stage by Mark Carthew as Ouch Flight illustrated by Sharon Thompson, Pearson Education, 2001.
Magnus Mostly, a sequel to Magnus Maybe.
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Wrinkles, illustrated by Terry Dyer, Collins, 1978. The Smallest Koala, illustrated by Gwen Mason, Buttercup, 1987. Dear Mr. Sprouts, Knopf (New York, NY), 1991. Garry Keeble's Kitchen: How One Boy Left Home and Survived with 28 Recipes That Anyone Can Cook and Everyone Will Eat, illustrated by Maya, Random House (Australia), 1992. Tangles, illustrated by Ann James, Allen & Unwin (St…
In her books for young readers, Australian author Errol Broome tackles difficult themes with humor and grace. Often, her characters must deal with situations that resonate with many young people, such as the loss of a parent, a classroom trauma, or a dilemma that tests one's morals. Some of Broome's works are aimed at children in the early elementary grades, but most appeal to reader…
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