About Joan Aiken
Lived 1924 – 2004 (aged 79). Joan Aiken was a British writer, novelist, children's writer, science fiction writer and editor.
Selected works Wolves Chronicles The Wolves Chronicles vary in length from less than 150 pages to more than 250 pages.
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Who was Joan Aiken?
English writer (1924–2004)
When was Joan Aiken born?
Joan Aiken was born on 4 September 1924 in Rye.
When did Joan Aiken die?
Joan Aiken died on 4 January 2004 in The Hermitage.
What was Joan Aiken's occupation?
Joan Aiken was a writer, novelist, children's writer, science fiction writer and editor.
What nationality was Joan Aiken?
Joan Aiken was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Joan Aiken. https://biography.guide/joan-aiken/
MLA: "Joan Aiken." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joan-aiken/.
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