Jane Gardam, who passed away at age 96, was a celebrated writer known for her exuberant and inventive storytelling style. Her debut book, A Long Way from Verona, published in 1971, showcased her talent for creating sophisticated narratives aimed at young readers. Gardam's works often explore the cultural divide between Northern and Southern England, reflecting her own upbringing in North Yorkshire. Her literary contributions were significant during a rich period of English children's literature, with characters that resonated with educated audiences and themes of resilience in adversity.
"Jane Gardam was such an exuberant, inventive writer. It’s the sheer energy of the voice you notice first, picking up one of her books."
"Her first book, A Long Way from Verona, was written for children and published in 1971, demonstrating her natural storytelling ability at an early age."
"These books belong to the tail-end of that rich period of English middle-class children's writing, appealing to sophisticated and informed young readers."
"Gardam describes two tribes, South and North, capturing the cultural divide in her fiction that mirrors her own experiences growing up in North Yorkshire."
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