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Geraldine McCaughrean

Geraldine McCaughrean

Born: 06-06-1951

Geraldine McCaughrean is a celebrated British author renowned for her exceptional contributions to children's and young adult literature. Born in 1951, she has penned numerous award-winning novels, including "Peter Pan in Scarlet" and "The White Darkness." McCaughrean's enchanting storytelling and imaginative narratives have earned her multiple Carnegie Medals and a worldwide readership, making her a beloved figure in contemporary literature.

Quotes

Life, like a kite, has to be won back from the wind.

Geraldine McCaughrean

lifeperseverance

The only way to defeat fear was to look it in the eye.

Geraldine McCaughrean

fearcourage

A man's heart is lighter when the burden is shared.

Geraldine McCaughrean

friendshipsupport

The kite rider is never alone, not when he has the wind and the kite and the sky.

Geraldine McCaughrean

solitudefreedom

The kite doesn't fly without some wind to lift it.

Geraldine McCaughrean

progressmotivation

To understand the world, you must take the risk of being part of it.

Geraldine McCaughrean

understandingrisk-taking

The best thing about flying a kite is that it doesn't have to come down when you do.

Geraldine McCaughrean

freedomjoy

The secret of kites is that they're always trying to go higher, to break free of the earth.

Geraldine McCaughrean

ambitionfreedom

A kite rider must believe that the impossible is possible.

Geraldine McCaughrean

beliefpossibility

The key to happiness is not in the hand but in the heart.

Geraldine McCaughrean

happinessinner peace

The sky is not the limit for those who ride the wind.

Geraldine McCaughrean

ambitionlimitless

The harder the wind blows, the higher the kite can fly.

Geraldine McCaughrean

resiliencestrength