Colin Frizzell

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Colin Frizzell (born 1971) is Canadian author of young adult novels from Prince Edward County, Ontario, Canada. He is a member of the Writers Union of Canada and the Irish Writers' Union.

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His first novel, Chill, was published in 2006 by Orca Book Publishers as part of Orca Book Publishers' award-winning Orca Soundings series. The School Library Journal said Chill was "...perfect for struggling and reluctant readers." [1] Chill has also received notable praise from Kliatt and CM Magazine.

Frizzell's second novel, Just J received a Toronto Arts Council grant. Published in 2007, Just J was named as one of the top ten choices for young readers by the Ontario Library Association. The Canadian Children's Book Centre also placed Just J in their Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008 magazine. It also received positive reviews from The Globe and Mail , Voya, Kliatt, CM Magazine and School Library Journal and has been translated for release in Norway and Sweden.

Frizzell was the co-writer of the screenplay for the 2016 movie Lavender . [2]

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References

  1. Garrett, Emily (March 2007). "Chill". School Library Journal53 (3): 211.
  2. Scheck, Frank. "'Lavender': Film Review", The Hollywood Reporter, March 7, 2017.