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Welcome to the website of award-winning children's author Geraldine McCaughrean (pronounced Muh-cork-run).
She has written more than 170 books, been published in 61 countries and and her work has been translated into over 45 languages. Best known for her official sequel Peter Pan in Scarlet, she is also a three-time recipient of the Whitbread/Costa Children's Book Award, the Michael L. Printz Award and a double Carnegie Medal winner.
"McCaughrean is one of the greatest living children's authors."
- The Bookseller -
"Masterful story of Blitz Britain...a beautifully told coming-of-age story. "
The TELEGRAPH
(CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK)
"A powerful and moving celebration of young people and their courage."
The Bookseller
"The highly accomplished and versatile Geraldine McCaughrean is on form in her latest novel, Under a Fire-Red Sky, drawing on her father's experience in the second world war."
The Irish Times
"A masterclass from a writer often described as 'one of the greatest living children's authors.'"
The TIMES
(CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE WEEK)
"Intensely memorable...an excellent read"
Books for Keeps
"In short punchy chapters, McCaughrean captures both the horrors of war and the importance of friendship."
Scotland on Sunday
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