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Catherine Storr was born July 21, 1913, in London, England, and died January 6, 2001, in England. She was a psychiatrist for 14 years before becoming a full-time storyteller and author of children's books. She wrote in many genres, both fiction and non-fiction, and is perhaps best known for her Polly stories. Many of her works are considered classics, especially in England. Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 9, 87, 122.

From the description of Catherine Storr Papers 1958-1979. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 462885214

Catherine Storr was born July 21, 1913, in London, England, and died January 6, 2001, in England. She was a psychiatrist for 14 years before becoming a full-time storyteller and author of children's books. She wrote in many genres, both fiction and non-fiction, and is perhaps best known for her Polly stories. Many of her works are considered classics, especially in England.

Biographical Sources: Something About the Author, vols. 9, 87, 122

From the guide to the Catherine Storr Papers, 1958-1979, (University of Minnesota Libraries Children's Literature Research Collections [clrc])

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