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Scott O’Dell

23 May 1898 – 15 October 1989

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Biography

Scott O'Dell was an American author celebrated for his historical fiction, especially novels for young readers. He is best known for ***Island of the Blue Dolphins***, a classic that earned the *Newbery Medal* and has been translated into many languages and adapted for film. Over his career he wrote more than two dozen novels for young people, as well as works of nonfiction and adult fiction, often drawing on the history and landscapes of California and Mexico. His books, including ***The King’s Fifth***, ***The Black Pearl***, and ***Sing Down the Moon***, earned him multiple *Newbery Honors* and a wide readership. O'Dell received numerous awards for his contribution to children’s literature, among them the *Hans Christian Andersen Award* and the *Regina Medal*. In 1984, he established the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction to encourage outstanding works in the genre

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Also published as: Scott O' Dell, O'Dell, Scott, 1898-1989, O'Dell, Scott, O'Dell, Scott ca 1898-1989, أوديل، سكوت، 1898-1989, Scott O'Dell

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