Gary Crew

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Gary Crew
Born (1947-09-23) 23 September 1947 (age 76)
Brisbane, Queensland
OccupationWriter
Alma mater University of the Sunshine Coast
GenreChildren's books, young adult fiction

Gary David Crew (born 23 September 1947) is an Australian writer of young adult fiction.

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Awards

Crew has won the Australian Children's Book of the Year on four occasions. [1]

Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers

Children's Book of the Year Award: Picture Book

Alan Marshall Prize for Children's Literature[ citation needed ]

New South Wales Premier's Literary Award [ citation needed ]

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References

  1. "Gary Crew | Harbour Publishing House - Ulladulla". www.harbourpublishing.com.au. Retrieved 7 August 2016.
  2. Crew, Gary; Smith, Craig. Troy Thompson's Excellent Peotry book. Kane/Miller. ISBN   9781929132522 . Retrieved 27 May 2015.