Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Sally Gardner
Born: 1954 (age 70)
Bio: Sally Gardner is an English children's writer and illustrator. She won both the Costa Children's Book Award and the Carnegie Medal for Maggot Moon.
Known for:
- Maggot Moon (2012)
- I, Coriander (2005)
- The Red Necklace (2007)
- The Silver Blade (2009)
- Operation Bunny: Book One (2012)