Frances M Hendry

Frances Mary Hendry (born 1941) is an author of children's historical fiction. Born and educated in Glasgow, Scotland she now resides in Nairn [ [http://www.oup.com/oxed/children/authors/hendry/ Oxford | Education | Frances Mary Hendry ] ] , where many of her books are set.

Writing

Hendry was a teacher for 23 years and wrote plays and pantomimes for the Nairn Drama Club [ [http://www.scottisharts.org.uk/1/latestnews/1000609.aspx Scottish Arts Council - Opening of Nairn Little Theatre - 'Bit of a Pantomime' ] ] . She submitted a story to the first BBC "Quest for a Kelpie" writing competition and won first prize — the book took its name from the competition. [ [http://www.booksfromscotland.com/Features/Publisher-of-the-Month/Floris Publisher of the Month: Floris Books - Books From Scotland ] ] [ [http://www.canongate.net/FrancesHendry Frances Hendry - Canongate Home ] ] She has subsequently had 16 books published, most of which are historical fiction for young adults; historically accurate, with imaginary young people inserted into them. Two are fantasy; two are for younger readers. Several have won prizes and awards [ [http://www.oup.com/uk/catalogue/?ci=9780192753472&view=oxed OUP: UK General Catalogue ] ] [ [http://www.lexpress.mu/display_article_sup.php?news_id=72767 l'express ] ] .

References

External links

* [http://www.francesmaryhendry.co.uk/ Author's website]
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