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Patricia Beatty

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born

Portland, Oregon, The United States

gender

female

genre

Children's Books, Historical Fiction

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From Contemporary Authors Online: "Patricia Beatty's historical children's fiction invites readers to share in her fascination with the past. Reflecting her interest in meticulous research, which she likened to detective work, her stories recreate past times for modern readers. Critics cite her strong sense of humor, as well as a sharp sense of place, as strong points of her fiction. A committed feminist, Beatty featured both heroines and heroes who engage in dramatic, absorbing, and credible conflicts that involve questions of morality and courage. Her works continue to attract readers of all ages."

Patricia Beatty was born in Portland, Oregon, and was a longtime resident of southern California. After graduating from college, she taught hig...more

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Books by Patricia Beatty

Average rating: 3.65 · 1,091 ratings · 176 reviews · 41 distinct works

	Turn Homeward, Hannalee by Patricia Beatty, Various (Illustrations) 3.81 avg rating — 255 ratings — published 1984 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Lupita Manana by Patricia Beatty, Lucas Guttentag (Afterword) 3.20 avg rating — 179 ratings — 8 editions	My rating:
	Charley Skedaddle 3.30 avg rating — 120 ratings — published 1987 — 6 editions	My rating:
	Wait for Me, Watch for Me, Eula Bee by Patricia Beatty, Daniel Mark Duffy (Illustrations) 3.85 avg rating — 72 ratings — published 1978 — 4 editions	My rating:
	Bonanza Girl 3.47 avg rating — 68 ratings — published 1962 — 5 editions	My rating:
	Who Comes with Cannons? 3.60 avg rating — 65 ratings — published 1992 — 2 editions	My rating:
	Be Ever Hopeful, Hannalee 3.80 avg rating — 56 ratings — published 1988 — 3 editions	My rating:
	The Nickel-Plated Beauty 4.09 avg rating — 43 ratings — 3 editions	My rating:
	Jayhawker by Patricia Beatty, Patricia B. Uhr, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrations) 3.85 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 1995 — 4 editions	My rating:
	O The Red Rose Tree 4.07 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	My rating: