Tim Wynne-Jones
(Can) was born in England and grew up in British Columbia
and Ontario. His writing career began when he won the $50
000 Seal First Novel Award for Odd's End. Since
then he has created many beloved works of fiction for children
and young adults. Tim has had his work translated into a
dozen languages, has won two Governor-General's Award for
Children's Literature along with many other awards. He has
penned novels for adults, produced numerous radio dramas,
a children's musical, an opera libretto, short stories,
and songs for the television programme "Fraggle Rock."
Tim returns to WordFest with his latest work, A Thief
in the House of Memory.
A
Thief in the House of Memory
Groundwood Books / Douglas & Mcintyre, 2004
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Declan Steeple has a great life. He’s smart, popular and his father is one of the wealthiest men in the province. After a
deadly accident in the family home, his whole life crumbles around him. Declan has to come to terms with his mothers
disappearance and his father’s mysterious behaviour.
A
Thief in the House of Memory
Written by Tim Wynne-Jones Groundwood Books / Douglas & McIntyre, 2004
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Declan Steeple has a great life. He’s smart, popular and his father is one of the wealthiest men in the province. After a
deadly accident in the family home, his whole life crumbles around him. Declan has to come to terms with his mothers
disappearance and his father’s mysterious behaviour.
