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Biography
Diana Wynne Jones (16 August 1934 – 26 March 2011) was a British novelist, poet, academic, literary critic, and short story writer. She principally wrote fantasy and speculative fiction novels for children and young adults. Although usually described as fantasy, some of her work also incorporates science fiction themes and elements of realism. Jones's work often explores themes of time travel and parallel or multiple universes. Some of her better-known works are the Chrestomanci series, the Dalemark series, the three Moving Castle novels, Dark Lord of Derkholm, and The Tough Guide to Fantasyland.
Awards & recognition
- World Fantasy Award — Life Achievement · 2007
- British Fantasy Awards · 1999
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 1999
- Mythopoeic Awards · 1996
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 1996
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- Zilveren Griffel · 1981
- Guardian Children's Fiction Prize · 1978
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2015 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2011 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2009 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novella · 2008 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Novelette · 2007 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2007 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 2007 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2006 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2005 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Young Adult Book · 2004 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 2001 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 2001 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1999 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Collection · 1997 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1993 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award — Children's Literature · 1992 · nominated
- Mythopoeic Fantasy Award · 1986 · nominated
- Locus Award — Best Fantasy Novel · 1985 · nominated
- World Fantasy Award — Best Novel · 1985 · nominated
