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Diana Wynne Jones, English author (died 2011)

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Diana Wynne Jones

British writer (1934–2011)

Diana Wynne Jones was a British novelist, poet, academic, literary critic, and short story writer. She principally wrote fantasy and speculative fiction novels for children and young adults. Although usually described as fantasy, some of her work also incorporates science…
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August 16

Day of the year

August 16 is the 228th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 137 days remain until the end of the year.
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