Quote of the day
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air. These qualities have ever been displayed in their mightiest perfection, as attendants in the retinue of strong passions.
Joan Lowery Nixon

Born: February 3, 1927
Died: June 28, 2003 (aged 76)
Bio: Joan Lowery Nixon was an American journalist and author, specializing in historical fiction and mysteries for children and young adults.
Known for:
- The Other Side of Dark (1986)
- A Family Apart (1987)
- The Orphan Train Adventures (1999)
- The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore (1979)
- Whispers from the Dead (1989)






