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Kaye Umansky

Biography

Kaye Umanksy has written many books for children, from picture books to novels, and is probably best known for the Pongwiffy books.

As a child Kaye lived in Plymouth, Devon and spent lots of time on the beach. She was a bit of a daydreamer at school, but loved music and performing and writing her own stories.

Before becoming a children’s author, Kaye has acted, been a post woman, folded sheets in a laundry, taught in primary schools and sung in soul bands.

She now lives in North London with her husband, daughter and two cats.

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    Barrington Stoke: Kaye Umansky's Fractured Fairy Tales Pack x 4

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Awards won by Kaye Umansky

Kaye won the Nottingham Children’s Book Award for Pongwiffy and the Spell of the Year in 1993.

Five Facts about Kaye Umansky`

  • When she was little she wanted to be a glamorous trapeze artist!
  • Holidays by the sea, the colour red and libraries are some of Kaye’s favourite things.
  • Kaye used to be a soul singer, and still loves music.
  • Her favourite books as a child were the William books, The Lord of the Rings and The Swish of the Curtain.
  • Her pet hates include slugs, scratchy jumpers and jumping out of planes!