Elissa Haden Guest

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Elissa Haden Guest is an American author of children's books.

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Her 2000 book Iris and Walter received a starred review from Publishers Weekly . [1]

Her parents were Peter Haden-Guest and Genia Pauline Hindes, also known as Jean Haden-Guest. Her brothers, Christopher Guest and Nicholas Guest, work in the film industry. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Iris and Walter by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  2. "JEAN GUEST Obituary (2017) - New York, NY - New York Times". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  3. "Over the Moon by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  4. "Over the Moon by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  5. IRIS AND WALTER | Kirkus Reviews.
  6. "IRIS AND WALTER; IRIS AND WALTER: True Friends by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  7. "Iris and Walter True Friends by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  8. IRIS AND WALTER | Kirkus Reviews.
  9. "IRIS AND WALTER: The Sleepover by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  10. "Iris and Walter, the Sleepover by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  11. "Iris and Walter and Baby Rose by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  12. "IRIS AND WALTER AND BABY ROSE by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  13. "Iris and Walter and Cousin Howie by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  14. IRIS AND WALTER: THE SCHOOL PLAY | Kirkus Reviews.
  15. "IRIS AND WALTER: The School Play by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  16. "Iris and Walter the School Play by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  17. "Iris and Walter, Lost and Found by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  18. HARRIET’S HAD ENOUGH! | Kirkus Reviews.
  19. "Who's My Cupcake? by Elissa Haden Guest". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-08-30.
  20. BELLA'S RULES | Kirkus Reviews.
  21. BABY BUILDERS | Kirkus Reviews.