Monica Hughes
Monica Hughes (1925–2003) was a Canadian writer.
Also recorded as Monica Mary Ince Hughes
Monica Hughes
- Born
- 1925 · Liverpool.
- Died
- 2003 · Edmonton.
- Nationality
- Canada
- Occupation
- writer
- Fields
- scientific non-fiction literature · children's and young adult literature
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- Known for
- The Keeper of the Isis Light
- Honours
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Languages
- English
In this article
Biography
Born at Liverpool in 1925, died in Edmonton in 2003.
Monica Hughes studied at University of Edinburgh. The recorded working language is English. The field of work recorded is scientific non-fiction literature and children's and young adult literature. Works named in the authority record are The Keeper of the Isis Light. Distinctions recorded are Officer of the Order of Canada.
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Places
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Liverpool.
Birth place
Edmonton.
Death place
Citations
References
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