Marion Crook

Marion Crook has written many books for young adult and middle readers. Crook's background in child development education as a nurse and her PhD in education giver her solid knowledge, but she maintains that a keen observation of people, places and events can be the author's most useful tool. An experienced teacher and writer, she gives her readers clear and practical tips, with humor and understanding of what it's like to write and publish. Marion Crook's work includes ten novels and eight...See more

Marion Crook has written many books for young adult and middle readers. Crook's background in child development education as a nurse and her PhD in education giver her solid knowledge, but she maintains that a keen observation of people, places and events can be the author's most useful tool. An experienced teacher and writer, she gives her readers clear and practical tips, with humor and understanding of what it's like to write and publish. Marion Crook's work includes ten novels and eight books of non-fiction for children and young adults as well as several books of fiction and non-fiction for adults. See less