Leon Garfield | |
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| Born | 14 July 1921 Brighton, Sussex, England |
| Died | 2 June 1996 (aged 74) Islington, London, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1964–1996 |
| Genre | Children's historical novels, literary adaptation of classical myth and legend |
| Notable works | The God Beneath the Sea |
| Notable awards | Guardian Prize 1967 Carnegie Medal 1970 |
Leon Garfield FRSL (14 July 1921 – 2 June 1996) was a British writer of fiction. He is best known for children's historical novels, though he also wrote for adults. He wrote more than thirty books and scripted Shakespeare: The Animated Tales for television.