Frances Hardinge





Frances Hardinge

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Frances Hardinge spent her childhood in a huge, isolated old house in a small, strange village, and the two things inspired her to write strange, magical stories from an early age. She studied English at Oxford University and now lives in Oxford, England.


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On Thursday 16th May, I visited Matthew Arnold School in Oxford, accompanied by Moira da Costa of the Oxford Children’s Book Group, who had kindly arranged the event.


With Moira da Costa in the school library


Over lunch, I chatted with half a dozen Year 10 students from the school’s very active book group. Most were keen and dedicated writers themselves, and had many good questions about publica...

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Average rating: 3.83 · 4,964 ratings · 973 reviews · 8 distinct works · Similar authors
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“Everybody knew that books were dangerous. Read the wrong book, it was said, and the words crawled around your brain on black legs and drove you mad, wicked mad.”
Frances Hardinge, Fly by Night

“True stories seldom have endings.
I don't want a happy ending, I want more story.”
Frances Hardinge, Fly by Night

“Where is your sense of patriotism?"

I keep it hid away safe, along with my sense of trust, Mr. Clent. I don't use 'em much in case they get scratched.”
Frances Hardinge, Fly by Night

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