Zilpha Keatley Snyder
American writer of children's fiction
Zilpha Keatley Snyder (May 11, 1927 – October 8, 2014) was an American author of books for children and young adults. Three of Snyder's works were named Newbery Honor books: The Egypt Game, The Headless Cupid and The Witches of Worm.
Zilpha Keatley Snyder | |
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Born | zilpha the boi May 11, 1927 Lemoore, California, U.S. |
Died | October 8, 2014 (aged 87) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Novelist |
Residence | Northern California |
Nationality | American |
Genre | Fantasy |
Notable works | The Egypt Game series |
Spouse | Larry Snyder |
Children | Susan Melissa, Douglas, Ben |
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Snyder died in San Francisco, California from a stroke, aged 87.[1]