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Lois duncan stated in 2009 that locked in time, along with stranger with my face, was the favorite young adult fiction novel she wrote. She wrote two early novels under the pen name lois kerry. She has written over 300 magazine articles for magazines such as readers digest, good housekeeping and ladies home journal. I know what you did last summer by lois duncan, paperback. Lois duncan books, author biography, and reading level. With thousands of childrens books, audiobooks, and videos, there is no limit to what children can learn and explore. She submitted her first story to a magazine at age 10 and became published at.

Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read one to the wolves. Book recommendations for people who like the giver by lois lowry. Lois duncan born april 28, 1934 is an american writer of childrens books, best known for youngadult novels of suspense. Lois duncan steinmetz was born in philadelphia on april 28, 1934, to joseph and lois steinmetz, both magazine photographers. Lois duncan was born on april 28, 1934 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. She grew up in sarasota and sold her first story to. If you like lois duncan you might like similar authors caroline b.

Throughout her high school years she wrote regularly for young peoples publications, particularly seventeen. One great author who mastered the art of the young adult detective is lois duncan who wrote many books, including some captivatingly dark mysteries. Lois duncan born lois duncan steinmetz was an american writer and novelist, known primarily for her books for children and young adults, in particular and some times controversially considering. Books by lois duncan author of i know what you did last. There were at least 300 articles of duncan, which had been published in magazines like readers digest, good housekeeping, mccalls, redbook and ladies home journal. Find authors like lois duncan from the worlds largest community of readers.

Edwards award, presented by the american library association for an outstanding contribution to young adult literature. Like most kids, when book report time came i was looking for the shortest. Jun 17, 2016 lois duncanthe pen name of lois arquette, who died on june 15 at age 82had a canny brilliance all writers strive for. Lois duncanthe pen name of lois arquette, who died on june 15 at age 82had a canny brilliance all writers strive for. Jenny han, author of the summer i turned pretty series. Lois duncan was born on april 28, 1934 in philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa as lois duncan steinmetz.

Its very hard to know what it feels like to have your whole life erased as well as your past, but duncan makes it very clear and made it fascinating to read about. Griffin and stranger with my face, before stopping in 1997 to pursue the cause. She is known most well for her books written for children and young adults as well as crime thrillers for adults. Lois duncan has 56 books on goodreads with 9100 ratings. See more ideas about books, my books and books to read. Remembering lois duncan, the queen of the young adult thriller. Books like down a dark hall scared generations of readers. Her full name is lois duncan steinmetz, and she was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on april 28, 1934. She has received five special awards from the mystery writers of america and is a recipient of the margaret a.

Kait, 18, was shot to death as she drove home from a friends house on a sunday evening in albuquerque, new mexico. Many mysteries are intriguing to all ages, and anyone can be a proper sleuth. Several of her books have been adapted into movies, most notably i know what you did last summer, which was followed by two sequels. If you enjoy the thrill of a mystery with the easy drama of a coming of age tale, this list of books is right down your dark alley. Girls were threatened, sometimes by the supernatural, sometimes by other girls.

Justin steele february 26, 2019 no comments 399 views 1 like when we at wicked horror were discussing aspects of women in horror month, the first name that came to mind for me was lois duncan. Remembering horror writer lois duncan and the unsolved. Instantly access 40,000 highquality books for kids. Nore roberts didnt ask for a new life, but now that her mom is gone and her dad is newly married, she has to settle in at shadow grove, the old civil war mansion her stepfamily calls home. When she meets her stepmother, lisette, nore is shocked by her youth and beauty that gives her chills and a hint of something sinister. Lois duncan s most popular book is i know what you did last summer. On the trail of a killer ebook written by lois duncan. A gift of magic lois duncan read online free books. In 1992, lois duncan, acclaimed author of fictional suspense novels, wrote a horror story she could never have imagined writinga true account of the murder of her own daughter, kaitlyn arquette.

Lois duncan was primarily known for her dark ya mysteries. Order of lois duncan books lois duncan is an american novelist of young adult suspense, mystery novels and childrens books. Remembering lois duncan, the queen of teen suspense npr. Lois duncans most popular book is i know what you did last summer. I love the supernatural twists she adds to her books. She grew up in sarasota and sold her first story to a magazine when she. I was working in public libraries at the time, and duncans books. The author of the tensionfueled i know what you did last summer, lois duncan, died at the age of 82. Theres hope of becoming friends with her stepbrother and sister. Lois duncan books list of books by author lois duncan. Teachers and librarians know her as the author of over 50 books and a recipient of the margaret a. Lois arquette wrote successful teen thrillers like i know what you did last summer under the name lois duncan until 1989, when her daughter was murdered. Author of 112 books including the face on the milk carton. Lemony snicket ned vizzini laurie halse anderson francesca lia block author anonymous stephen king louisa luna ellen hopkins eoin colfer tamora pierce infobuy.

Reading lois duncan books, even rereading them, gave me the same mix of butterflies and nausea in my stomach that i got playing light as a feather, stiff as a board at sleepovers. Cooney, mary downing hahn, joan lowery nixon, joyce mcdonald, peni r. Lois duncan books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Lois duncan the author of bestsellers like stranger with my face, the third eye, and daughters of eve, lois duncan 19362016 was an undisputed master of young adult suspense books. The name lois duncan means different things to different people. Lois duncan books list of books by author lois duncan thriftbooks. During her marriage, duncan was still active in writing for magazines. Heres a list of books to read if you like lois duncan. Lemony snicket ned vizzini laurie halse anderson francesca lia block author anonymous stephen king louisa luna ellen hopkins eoin colfer tamora pierce. Lois duncan was an acclaimed suspense author for young adults. She was a writer, known for i know what you did last summer 1997, i still know what you did last summer 1998 and down a dark hall 2018. Griffin is the strictest teacher at del norte high, with a penchant for endless projects and humiliating students. Readers will quickly pick up the scent of the villainsan eddie haskelllike bully and his equally.

Duncan s books reflect a dual awareness that young readers both wish to find characters like themselves but also to venture into dark places, the. Duncans work has been chosen as american library association best books for young adults. She published nearly fifty books for children, including i know what you did last summer and down a dark hall, which were both adapted into movies, and who killed my daughter. To create work that was intense and personal that also spoke to millions. Gallows hill by lois duncan when sarah moves to a small town in missouri, she quickly discovers she may be a little different from others in the town. Sarah is a freespirited young woman far too freespirited for this extremely tightknit very small community. Lois duncan steinmetz april 28, 1934 june 15, 2016, known as lois duncan, was an american writer, novelist, poet, and journalist.

The passing of margaret edwards award winner lois duncan, the creator of gems like i know what you did last summer 1973, killing mr. Duncans books reflect a dual awareness that young readers both wish to find characters like. I always love lois duncans books that i have read all of them. Jun 19, 2016 lois duncan steinmetz was born in philadelphia on april 28, 1934, to joseph and lois steinmetz, both magazine photographers. Books by lois duncan authors like lois duncan what should. Books to read if you like lois duncan books to read, good. Lois duncan was a pioneer in the genre of teen suspense. At the age of, her first story was published in the magazine calling all girls. One great author who mastered the art of the young adult detective is lois duncan who wrote many books, including some captivatingly dark.

Mar 11, 2016 some mysteries are suitable for all ages. See all books authored by lois duncan, including i know what you did last summer, and killing mr. Judy blume, author of any number of books you devoured as a kid, including. Books by lois duncan author of i know what you did last summer. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. As a senior in high school, she won seventeen magazines annual shortstory contest.

King fan, tooplus fitzgerald and the always great lois duncan. Lois duncan made sure to show aprils life before the incident so that after the whole incident was over you could see how much it affected her. Betsy hearne and zena sutherland of the bulletin of the center for childrens books commented that the novels writing style. Lois duncans books kept me up many a late night reading under the covers with a flashlight. Duncans books reflect a dual awareness that young readers both wish to find characters like themselves but also to venture into dark places, the. Lemony snicket ned vizzini laurie halse anderson francesca lia block author anonymous stephen king louisa. Lois duncan 19342016 was born in philadelphia, pa, and grew up in sarasota, fl. Jun 16, 2016 lois duncan was a pioneer in the genre of teen suspense. Lois duncan facts, bio, family, life, info sticky facts. Books to read if you like lois duncan with images books to.

She was married to don arquette and joseph buzz cardozo. If youd like to read a specific lois duncan book which were missing on read print, do let us know. Oct 03, 2011 lois duncan was born on april 28, 1934 in philadelphia, pennsylvania. She knew from early childhood that she wanted to be a writer. She is best known for her youngadult novels, and has been credited by historians as a pioneering figure in the development of young adult fiction, particularly in the genres of horror, thriller, and suspense. Wendy mass, author of a mangoshaped space, leap day and heaven looks a lot like the mall lois duncan is the patron saint of all things awesome. Remembering lois duncan, the queen of the young adult. Announcing a brand new dvda visit with lois duncan see a short clip below. Duncan had penned classic mysteries for young readers like killing mr.