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Louis Sachar

Louis Sachar is an American writer of children's books, born on 20 March 1954 in East Meadow. Best-known works include book, Sideway Stories from Wayside School and Wayside School is Falling Down. Honours include Zilveren Zoen, Newbery Medal and National Book Award.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by Louis Sachar, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, published by Ace, first published in 2025.

Born 20 March 1954, East MeadowFrom United States
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Books reviewed1
Our average4.0★from 1 rated
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The Magician of Tiger Castle cover
The Magician of Tiger Castle2025 · ★ 4.0
GenresFantasy 1Historical Fiction 1Romance 1PublishersAce

Awards & honours

5 recorded
Newbery Medal1999Schneider Family Book Award2007Premio Bernard Versele2003Zilveren Zoen1999

Literary prizes

Schneider Family Book Award 2007Premio Bernard Versele 2003Zilveren Zoen 1999National Book Award 1998

Children’s & YA

Newbery Medal 1999

Books

1 book
The Magician of Tiger Castle cover
The Magician of Tiger Castle2025 · ★ 4.0

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How many Louis Sachar books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by Louis Sachar: The Magician of Tiger Castle.

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