Corcoran, Barbara (Barbara Ann)

Barbara Corcoran, who has also written under the pseudonyms Paige Dixon and Gail Hamilton, is the author of over 70 children's books and young adult novels which include historical, mystery, and wildlife novels, but she is know for novels which deal with emotional and physical problems of young people. She is the recipient of the Samuel French Award (original play, 1955), Child Study Assn. Children's Book of the year (1970), William Allen White Children's Book Award (1972), the Pacific Northwest Book Sellers' Award (1975), and the Merriam Award (1991). Seven of her novels have been Junior Literary Guild selections.

From the description of Barbara Corcoran papers, 1977-1987. (University of Minnesota, Minneapolis). WorldCat record id: 63280413

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