All told, Aiken published over 90 novels for children and adults, 38 story collections, four plays, several picture books and dozens of other short stories, many included in anthologies.Īiken's efforts at mysteries and suspense novels won her an Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Novel ( Night Fall) in 1972. She also delved into horror and fantasy (which Todd Mason profiled on a FFB installment a while back). Indeed, one of her most popular creations was her prize-winning Wolves of Willoughby Chase series for children. Joan Aiken (1924-2004) began her writing career with YA fiction as a 16-year-old contributor for the BBC Children's Hour.
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