Diana Wynne Jones

English children's fantasy writer (1934–2011).

Born August 16th, 1934 in London.

Died March 26th, 2011 at 76 years old in Bristol (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
children's writer, novelist, poet, science fiction writer, writer
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