Nancy Farmer

American author of children's and young adult books and science fiction stories
Person human Q451379
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Nancy Farmer

Summary

Nancy Farmer is a human[1]. She was born in Phoenix[2]. She was born on July 9, 1941[3]. She worked as a writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Phoenix[2], Nancy Farmer…
  • Nancy Farmer was born on July 9, 1941[3].
  • Nancy Farmer was born on July 7, 1941[9].
  • Nancy Farmer held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Nancy Farmer's professions included writer[4].
  • Nancy Farmer worked as a novelist[5].
  • Nancy Farmer's professions included science fiction writer[6].
  • Nancy Farmer's professions included children's writer[7].
  • Nancy Farmer was educated at Reed College[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Nancy Farmer is The Ear, the Eye and the Arm[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Nancy Farmer is A Girl Named Disaster[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Nancy Farmer is The House of the Scorpion[14].
  • Nancy Farmer received the National Book Award for Young People's Literature[15].
  • Nancy Farmer is recorded as female[16].
  • Nancy Farmer's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Nancy Farmer's family name is recorded as Farmer[18].
  • Nancy Farmer's given name is recorded as Nancy[19].
  • Nancy Farmer's official website is recorded as https://www.nancyfarmerwebsite.com/[20].
  • Nancy Farmer's described by source is recorded as ProDetLit[21].
  • Nancy Farmer's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[22].
  • Nancy Farmer's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[23].
  • Nancy Farmer's nominated for is recorded as Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book[24].
  • Nancy Farmer's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[25].
  • Nancy Farmer's nominated for is recorded as Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature[26].
  • Nancy Farmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Nancy Farmer's place of birth was Phoenix[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 9, 1941[3] and July 7, 1941[9].

Education

Nancy Farmer was educated at Reed College[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Ear, the Eye and the Arm[12], a literary work[28]; A Girl Named Disaster[13], a written work[29]; and The House of the Scorpion[14], a literary work[30].

Recognition

Nancy Farmer received the National Book Award for Young People's Literature[15].

Why It Matters

Nancy Farmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (276 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

Works attributed to her include The House of the Scorpion[32], a literary work[33] and The Sea of Trolls[34], a literary work[35].

FAQs

Where was Nancy Farmer born?

Nancy Farmer's place of birth was Phoenix[2].

What did Nancy Farmer do for work?

Nancy Farmer worked as writer[4], novelist[5], science fiction writer[6], and children's writer[7].

Where did Nancy Farmer go to school?

Nancy Farmer was educated at Reed College[11].

What awards did Nancy Farmer receive?

Honors received include National Book Award for Young People's Literature[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . nationalbook.org. nationalbook.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . sfadb.com. Retrieved . sfadb.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . isfdb.org. Retrieved . isfdb.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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