Alan Garner is an English Children's Author with a net worth of $11 Million. He was born in October 17, 1934 and is best known for his works such as The Weirdstone Trilogy, The Stone Book Quartet, Strandloper, and Thursbitch. His works are based on British folklore and have been updated to fit modern times.
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💰 Net worth: $11 Million (2024)
About
An English children's fantasy author, he is best known for The Weirdstone Trilogy, as well as for his updated versions of British folklore. His later works include The Stone Book Quartet, Strandloper, and Thursbitch.
Before Fame
He grew up in the Cheshire region of England and studied at Manchester Grammar School and Oxford University before publishing his first novel in 1960.
Trivia
He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2001. He received numerous other awards for his books, including the Carnegie Medal, the Karl Edward Wagner Award, and the World Fantasy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Family Life
He was born in the village of Alderley Edge, and he grew up enamored with the folktales of the region.
Associated With
Author Philip Pullman praised Garner's work.
