Elizabeth George Speare

Elizabeth George Speare

Elizabeth George Speare was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on November 21st, 1908 and passed away at the age of 85 on November 15th, 1994.

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Elizabeth George Speare Stats: The highest rated book by Elizabeth George Speare on Book Notification is The Witch of Blackbird Pond, a Standalone novel. The second-highest rated book is The Bronze Bow, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Elizabeth George Speare on Book Notification is The Witch of Blackbird Pond, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is The Bronze Bow, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Elizabeth George Speare books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

List of Collections in Publication Order

List of Landmark Giant Books in Publication Order

# ReadTitle Avg. Year Book Link
1
Life in Colonial America
1963
2
The Story of World War II ( By: Robert Leckie)
1964
3
American Heroes of the 20th Century ( By: Harold Faber)
1967
4
The Landmark History of the American People, 2 Volumes (By: Daniel J. Boorstin, Ruth Frankel Boorstin)
1968
5
Great American Battles ( By: Robert Leckie)
1968
6
Americans to the Moon (By: Gene Gurney)
1970
7
The Story Of Football ( By: Robert Leckie)
1973
8
The Landmark History of the American People, Volume 1: From Plymouth to the West (By: Daniel J. Boorstin, Ruth Frankel Boorstin)
2012
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List of Elizabeth George Speare Anthologies in Publication Order

Elizabeth George Speare: Biography

Elizabeth George Speare was born on November 21st, 1908. Elizabeth passed away November 15th, 1994 at 85 years old. Elizabeth George Speare was born in Melrose, Massachusetts. Speare attended Smith College where she received a Bachelor of Arts and Boston University where she received an M.A. English.

Elizabeth George Speare is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 5 novels available. The first standalone was released in 1958 with the novel The Witch of Blackbird Pond. The most recently released novel was The Sign of the Beaver which was released in 1983.

Elizabeth George Speare also wrote the Collections series which has 2 books including Seasonal Verses and The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Related Readings.

Elizabeth George Speare: Awards & Accolades

Speare's books have won multiple awards, The Witch of Blackbird Pond won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Medal, in 1959. The Bronze Bow won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Medal, in 1962. The Sign of the Beaver won the John Newbery Medal Awards, Newbery Honor, in 1984.

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Elizabeth George Speare: F.A.Q

When was Elizabeth George Speare Born?

Elizabeth George Speare was born on November 21st, 1908.

When did Elizabeth George Speare die?

Elizabeth George Speare died on November 15th, 1994 at 85 years old.

Where was Elizabeth George Speare Born?

Elizabeth George Speare was born in Melrose, Massachusetts.

What book awards has Elizabeth George Speare won?

The Witch of Blackbird Pond: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (1959).
The Bronze Bow: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Medal (1962).
The Sign of the Beaver: John Newbery Medal Awards Newbery Honor (1984).

What was the first book Elizabeth George Speare wrote?

The first novel written by Elizabeth George Speare was The Witch of Blackbird Pond, published in 1958.

What was the most recent book Elizabeth George Speare wrote?

Her most recently released work was The Witch of Blackbird Pond and Related Readings on May 2nd, 2020.

How many books has Elizabeth George Speare written?

Elizabeth George Speare has written 8 books. 5 Standalone Novels, 2 books in the Collections, 1 book in the Landmark Giant Series.

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