Monica Hughes
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Monica Hughes OC (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003) was an English-Canadian author of books for children and young adults, especially science fiction.[1] She also wrote adventure and historical novels set in Canada, and the text for some children's picture books. She may be known best for the Isis trilogy of young-adult science fiction novels (1980–1982).[2]
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Monica Hughes | |
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Born | (1925-11-03)November 3, 1925 Liverpool, England |
Died | March 7, 2003(2003-03-07) (aged 77) Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
Occupation | Writer |
Period | 1974–2002 |
Genre | Children's science fiction, adventure, and historical fiction |
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Spouse | Glen Hughes |
Children | Elizabeth, Adrienne, Russell, Thomas |
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