Robert C. O'Brien
AmericanPost-ApocalypticYoung Adult (YA)Children's Bookb. 1918 — d. 1973
Robert Leslie Conly (1918–1973), better known by his pen name Robert C. O'Brien, was an American author and editor best known for his children's and young-adult fiction. He worked as an editor and writer and gained wide recognition for novels such as Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH and Z for Zachariah. His work often blended adventure, post-apocalyptic and speculative elements with thoughtful character-driven storytelling.
Awards
['Newbery Medal (1972)']
Notable Works
['Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH', 'Z for Zachariah', 'The Silver Crown', 'A Report from Group 17']
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