Helen
Ann
Finnegan
Born:
03/03/1907
Duluth
Died: 09/01/1980
Spouse: Frederick W. Wilson (a doctor)
Children: Mary and Ann
Died: 09/01/1980
Spouse: Frederick W. Wilson (a doctor)
Children: Mary and Ann
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Heritage | Fiction | Children | Westminister | 1971 | |
| Maggie of Barnaby Bay | Fiction | Teen | Messner | 1963 | |
| Strangers in Singamon | Fiction | Teen | Messner | 1959 | |
| The Hundred Steps | Fiction , Michigan | Teen | New York : Julian Messner | 1958 | |
| Always Anne | Fiction , Michigan | Teen | New York, J. Messner | 1957 | |
|
Snowbound in Hidden Valley - Adventure, mystery and loyalty with the Chippewas during a Michigan blizzard |
Fiction , Michigan | Teen | New York : Messner; Scholastic Book Services | 1957 | |
| Caroline, the Unconquered | Fiction , Michigan | Teen | New York, Messner | 1956 | |
|
Deborah Todd - The story of a girl's fifth-grade year and the various scrapes and escapades in which she is involved with her friends. Set in "Henry's Bend" (Marquette). |
Fiction , Michigan | Children , Teen | New York : Messner | 1955 | |
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The King Pin - Avery and Julie Hopwood Awards Contest in fiction. |
Fiction | Adult | New York : Macmillan | 1939 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
1st ed says, "Holly Wilson has written many children's books, and books for teen-age girls. All of her stories reflect her love of Michigan and her understanding of young people. She says, I prefer writing for children and teenagers to writing for adults. Today, successful novels for adults have to be filled with despair and wringing of hands. Kids see things the way I like to describe them, and do the things I like to write about."
2nd ed. says, " She moved to Marquette, Michigan, after the death of her father. After her marriage she lived in Topeka, Kansas, and Clifton Springs, NY; and in 1959 the Wilsons moved to Traverse City, Michigan.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in American Culture | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1986 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writer | |||
| English Teacher | Ferris State College | Big Rapids , MI |
Other Resources:
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