Monica Hughes

Monica Hughes
Born(1925-11-03)November 3, 1925
Liverpool, England
DiedMarch 7, 2003(2003-03-07) (aged 77)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
OccupationWriter
Period1974–2002
GenreChildren's science fiction, adventure, and historical fiction
Notable works
SpouseGlen Hughes
ChildrenElizabeth, Adrienne, Russell, Thomas

Monica Hughes OC (November 3, 1925 – March 7, 2003) was an English-Canadian author of books for children and young adults, especially science fiction.[1] She also wrote adventure and historical novels set in Canada, and the text for some children's picture books. She may be known best for the Isis trilogy of young-adult science fiction novels (1980–1982).[2]

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