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Elizabeth Enright

17 September 1909 – 8 June 1968

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Elizabeth Wright Enright Gillham (September 17, 1907 – June 8, 1968) was an American writer of children's books, an illustrator, writer of short stories for adults, literary critic and teacher of creative writing. Perhaps best known as the Newbery Medal-winning author of Thimble Summer (1938) and th…

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Children's Books Juvenile Middle Grade Fiction Mystery

Also known as

E. Enright, elizabeth enright, Elizabeth (Gillham) Enright, Elisabeth Enright

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Elizabeth Enright best known for?

    Elizabeth Enright is widely recognized for her contributions to children's literature, particularly for winning the Newbery Medal for "Thimble Summer" and for her popular Melendy Family series.

  • What is the reading order for Elizabeth Enright's Melendy Family series?

    The Melendy Family series should be read in this order: "The Saturdays," "The Four-Story Mistake," "Then There Were Five," and "Spiderweb for Two: A Melendy Maze."

  • Are there any adaptations of Elizabeth Enright's books?

    While her books are beloved, there are no widely known film or television adaptations of Elizabeth Enright's works.