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Jan 1, 1925 — Jan 1, 2011· 86 yrs

UNITED STATES AUTHOR · FICTION · CHILDREN

Russell Hoban

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Russell Conwell Hoban was an American expatriate writer. His works span many genres, including fantasy, science fiction, mainstream fiction, magical realism, poetry, and children's books. He lived in London, England, from 1969 until his death.

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It was breakfast time, and everyone was at the table.

— from Bread and jam for Frances

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#1

Bread and jam for Frances

4.4 (11)

"Jam on toast," sings Frances about the food she likes most--until she has it for the sixth meal in two days

#2

The sea-thing child

4.7 (3)

Washed up on the beach during a storm, the sea-thing child clings fearfully to the shore until he discovers his true destiny.

#3

Riddley Walker

4.8 (5)

Engrossing post apocalyptic book that told entirely in a vividly degenerated post-English that the reader is left to decipher as they find their way through the novel.

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