Antonia Barber

Antonia Barber

Antonia Barber (born 1932) is an English author of the books for children and adults. Barber resides in Kent and Mousehole, Cornwall. Her award winning book, "The Mousehole Cat" has been made into an animated film and is being adapted as a stage musical. Her real name is Barbara Anthony. She graduated from University College London, and has a husband who is a structural engineer.

Bibliography

* "Catkin"
* "The Ghosts"
* "The Mousehole Cat"
* "The Ring in the Rough Stuff"
* "Dancing Shoes"
* "Hidden Tales from Eastern Europe"
* "The Affair of the Rockerbye Baby"

Awards and recognition

*"Catkin"
** Shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal

*"The Ghosts"
** Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal

*"The Mousehole Cat"
** Nestle Smarties Book Prize children's choice
** Commended for the Kate Greenaway Medal
** British Book Award

*"The Ring in the Rough Stuff"
** Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal

External links

* [http://www.walkerbooks.co.uk/Antonia-Barber Author page at Walker Books]
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