Lloyd Alexander
Lloyd Alexander grew up in a remote dairy farming community in Tasmania. At the age of 18, he left home and began adult life in Victoria in mainland Australia. He got married two years later. Then came children, grandchildren and currently one great grandchild. After completing an apprenticeship in photolithography, Lloyd continued to work for a publishing company for a number of years. Then, he went to university and completed a primary teaching qualification. This turned into the major career...See more
Lloyd Alexander grew up in a remote dairy farming community in Tasmania. At the age of 18, he left home and began adult life in Victoria in mainland Australia. He got married two years later. Then came children, grandchildren and currently one great grandchild. After completing an apprenticeship in photolithography, Lloyd continued to work for a publishing company for a number of years. Then, he went to university and completed a primary teaching qualification. This turned into the major career of his life. Further qualifications followed, allowing Lloyd to teach in classrooms around the world for 30 years. For the past few years, he has retired from teaching and is able to follow other interests like landscape gardening, reading and writing. See less
Lloyd Alexander's Featured Books
Lloyd Alexander book reviews
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Westmark
YA fiction - political
by BruceHH, Mar 28, 2012
As it is billed, this is a young adult read. It is quick light easy reading, perfect when spending the day being an Election Judge. About mid-way through you can guess the ending but it is an ... Read More
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The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen
'..if I'll only be true to this glorious quest..'
Although this story is written for middle school children, it has wide appeal for one and all. This is because Prince Jen's quest, initiated by his father, has merit and, put into action, excitement ... Read More
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The Marvelous Misadventures of Sebastian
Yes sir!
My first 5 star review of an Alexander book. So well done he even borrowed from it a little later. Pacing is excellent, barely a moment to sit, always taking a new turn, always surprising. ... Read More