Berlie Doherty writes novels, plays, stories and poetry for all ages, and is translated into over twenty languages.

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She has written over 60 books, including her best-selling Street Child and much-loved Blue John. Several of her books have been dramatised for radio, television and the stage.

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She has won many awards including the Carnegie Medal twice (Dear Nobody and Granny was a Buffer Girl, both of which were set in Sheffield).

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Her subjects cover many different genres, from folk and fairy tales, ghost  stories and love stories, fantasy and historical fiction to enduring contemporary family novels.

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She lived in Sheffield for many years and now lives in Edale.

 

You can visit her website at www.berliedoherty.com