Ivy Ruckman
American children's writer and screenwriter
About Ivy Ruckman
Lived 1931 – 2021 (aged 90). Ivy Ruckman was an American novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, writer and teacher.
Ivy Ruckman (May 25, 1931 – June 8, 2021), formally Iva Mae Myers Ruckman, was an American author of books for children and young adults. Her works include Melba the Brain and Night of the Twisters, inspired by a 1980 tornado event, the latter of which was made into a 1996 movie. Night of the Twisters was a best seller. A graduate of Hastings College, Ruckman lived in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Who was Ivy Ruckman?
American children's writer and screenwriter
When was Ivy Ruckman born?
Ivy Ruckman was born on 25 May 1931.
When did Ivy Ruckman die?
Ivy Ruckman died on 8 June 2021.
What was Ivy Ruckman's occupation?
Ivy Ruckman was a novelist, children's writer, screenwriter, writer and teacher.
What nationality was Ivy Ruckman?
Ivy Ruckman was American.
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