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Ann Downer

Ann Downer

Ann Downer

Ann Downer grew up in Manila and Bangkok in the late 1960's and read many mysteries...until she discovered the rich and wonderful world of fantasy.Returning to her native Virginia, she began to spend afternoons at the local library reading all the fantasy she could get her hands on. Soon she was inspired to begin a fantasy novel of her own, and so began her career as a fantasy author. She has written The Spellkey, The Glass Salamander, and The Books of the Keepers.Ms. Downer combines her writing with a full-time career as a science editor at a university press. She lives with her husband, their son, and a large marmalade cat in Somerville, Massachusetts.

The SPELLKEY will be released on May 28, 2012 in Trade Paperback
May 11, 2012
The Glass Salamander will be released on May 28, 2012 in Trade Paperback
May 11, 2012
BOOKS OF THE KEEPERS will be released on May 28, 2012 in Trade Paperback
May 11, 2012
News:
Hatching Magic has won an award
Jun 24, 2009
The Dragon of Never-Was will be released on February 05, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2008
The Dragon of Never-Was is now available in Trade Paperback
Feb 05, 2008
The Dragon of Never-Was will be released on February 05, 2008 in
Feb 05, 2008
The Dragon of Never-Was is now available in
Feb 05, 2008
The Dragon of Never-Was will be released on June 20, 2006 in Hardcover
Jun 20, 2006
The Dragon of Never-Was is now available in Hardcover
Jun 20, 2006
Hatching Magic will be released on June 01, 2004 in
Jun 01, 2004
Hatching Magic is now available in
Jun 01, 2004
Hatching Magic will be released on May 18, 2004 in Trade Paperback
May 18, 2004
Hatching Magic is now available in Trade Paperback
May 18, 2004
Hatching Magic will be released on May 01, 2003 in Hardcover
May 01, 2003
Hatching Magic is now available in Hardcover
May 01, 2003

Authors on the Web

ALA, January 11, 2012
...A Scientific Mystery." By Sandra Markle. (Millbrook) "Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication." By Ann Downer. (Lerner/Twenty-First Century) "Energy Island: How One Community Harnessed the Wind and Changed Their World." By Allan...
Kirkland Patch, January 3, 2012
...detail how a bevy of famous historical figures died. Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann Downer Discusses the different sounds that elephants makes and posits why they make them. Did you know that elephants squeak? ...
Bellevue Patch, December 31, 2011
...detail how a bevy of famous historical figures died. Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann Downer Discusses the different sounds that elephants makes and posits why they make them. Did you know that elephants squeak? ...
Woodinville Patch, December 30, 2011
...detail how a bevy of famous historical figures died. Elephant Talk: The Surprising Science of Elephant Communication by Ann Downer Discusses the different sounds that elephants makes and posits why they make them. Did you know that elephants squeak? ...
Jean Little Library, October 2, 2011
...Arnosky 978-1423130284Time to eat by Steve Jenkins 978-0547250328Middle Grade/Young Adult NonfictionDreadful fates by Tracey Turner 978-1554536443Elephant talk by Ann Downer 978-0761357667Mathemagic by Lynda Colgan 978-1554534258Off to class by Susan...
A Patchwork of Books, July 25, 2011
...So, I love elephants. Not quite sure why or how I got into them, but they are just such gorgeous, majestic creatures that live quiet and peaceful lives. The husband and I were even pretty close to having an elephant theme for the bookworm-on-the-way's...
Wrapped in Foil, July 21, 2011
...another is absolutely fascinating. Related activities: Simply Science a a review of a related book, Elephant Talk by Ann Downer. and a link where you can listen to elephants, as well as activities Exploring Elephants at Growing With Science ...
Becky Levine, May 30, 2011
...Society series The first book, in particular, is one of the most perfect books I've ever read. Ann Downer's Hatching Magic Wyverns. Not dragons, but wyverns. Brandon Sanderson's Alcatraz series Derek Landry's Skullduggery Pleasant series Adam Rex's The...