Scott O'Dell
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Summary
Scott O'Dell was born on May 23, 1898[1], in Los Angeles[2]. He died on October 15, 1989[3], in Mount Kisco[4]. He worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and young adult author[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,062 views/month, #7,215 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Elizabeth Hall[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Field of work: literary activity[12], children's and young adult literature[13], adventure novel[14], historical novel[15]
- Educated at: Occidental College[16], Stanford University[17], Sapienza University of Rome[18], University of Wisconsin–Madison[19]
- Notable work: Island of the Blue Dolphins[20]
- Award received: Hans Christian Andersen Award[21], Newbery Medal[22], Regina Medal[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Genre: English-language literature[25]
- Cause of death: prostate cancer[26]
- Residence: California[27]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[28]
- Family name: O'Dell[29]
- Given name: Scott[30]
- Official website: http://www.scottodell.com/index.html[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: ProDetLit[33], Lexicon van de jeugdliteratuur[34]
- Nominated for: Newbery Medal[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36]
- Name in native language: Scott O'Dell[37]
- Start of work period: 1934[38]
- End of work period: 1989[39]
- Writing language: English[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Scott O'Dell include Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction[41], an award[42], founded in 1982[43].
Why It Matters
Scott O'Dell has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Island of the Blue Dolphins[46], a literary work[47] and The King's Fifth[48], a literary work[49]. Entities named for him include Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction[41], an award[42], founded in 1982[43].
FAQs
Where was Scott O'Dell born?
Scott O'Dell was born in Los Angeles[2].
Where did Scott O'Dell die?
Scott O'Dell died in Mount Kisco[4].
Who was Scott O'Dell married to?
Scott O'Dell's spouses include Elizabeth Hall[10].
What did Scott O'Dell do for work?
Scott O'Dell worked as a writer[5], novelist[6], children's writer[7], and young adult author[8].
Where did Scott O'Dell go to school?
Scott O'Dell was educated at Occidental College[16], Stanford University[17], Sapienza University of Rome[18], and University of Wisconsin–Madison[19].
What awards did Scott O'Dell receive?
Honors received include Hans Christian Andersen Award[21] and Newbery Medal[22].