Cressida Cowell | |
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 Cowell in 2017 | |
| Born | 15 April 1966 London, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | University of Oxford |
| Notable works | How to Train Your Dragon |
| Spouse | Simon Cowell |
| Children | Maisie Cowell Clementine Cowell Alexander Cowell |
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| Website | www |
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Cressida Cowell MBE FRSL (née Hare, born 15 April 1966)[1] is a British children's author, popularly known for the book series, How to Train Your Dragon, which has subsequently become an award-winning film franchise as adapted by DreamWorks Animation.[2] As of 2015, the series has sold more than seven million copies around the world.[3]
In addition to her other publications, Cowell works with illustrator Neal Layton[4] in the ongoing series of Emily Brown stories. The first in the series, That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown, won a Nestlé Children’s Book Award.
- ^ "F.A.Q.s - Cressida Cowell – Quick Facts". Cressidda Cowell - Official Website. Archived from the original on 10 October 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2012.
- ^ How to Train Your Dragon (film)#Accolades
- ^ "Children's author Cressida Cowell scoops philosophers' award for fight against stupidity". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "Neal Layton - Illustrator and Author". www.neallayton.co.uk.