Nancy Farmer
Born: 01-01-1941
Nancy Farmer is a celebrated American author renowned for her captivating young adult novels. Born in 1941, she has earned multiple accolades, including three Newbery Honors and a National Book Award for "The House of the Scorpion." Farmer's works often blend science fiction and fantasy, drawing on her diverse experiences, from her Peace Corps service in India to her time in Africa, to craft compelling stories that resonate with readers worldwide.
Book summaries for books written by Nancy Farmer
Quotes
Sometimes the gods act in ways that are hard to understand.
We must believe that we have the power to change our own fate.
Sometimes the greatest adventures are found in the smallest moments.
In the face of darkness, we must strive to be the light.
There is strength in unity and power in diversity.
The past is a guidepost, not a hitching post.
Our beliefs shape our reality.
Sometimes the most unexpected allies can become the greatest friends.
The world is full of magic, if only we have the eyes to see.
Love is a strange thing indeed. It is a flower that grows in the most unlikely places.
True strength lies not in physical prowess, but in the power of the mind and spirit.
The bonds of friendship are stronger than any spell or curse.