Books by Leon Garfield

Leon Garfield (1921-1996) was a British novelist, best known for his historical fiction for children. His book based on the Greek myths, The God Beneath the Sea, won the 1970 Carnegie Medal. John Diamond, set in London, won the Whitbread Award for best children’s book in 1980.

Interviews where books by Leon Garfield were recommended

The Best Historical Fiction for 8-12 Year Olds, recommended by Catherine Johnson

There is some fabulous historical fiction out there for 8-12 year olds, some of it old, some of it new. British novelist Catherine Johnson, author of a number of historical novels for kids and young adults, recommends some of the best—from short stories to epics and from straight historical novels to those with a strong dose of fantasy and magic.

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