![]() ![]() ![]() Wynne-Jones wrote the novel's first draft during a 6-week period, and entered it into the Seal First Novel competition run by publishers Bantam Books and MCCLELLAND & STEWART. In 1979, Wynne- Jones wrote his debut novel, a mystery thriller called Odd's End, the story of a couple who move into an old mansion and soon begin to live in fear of an evil stranger. ![]() ![]() Wynne-Jones also has many musical writing credits to his name, including a children's MUSICAL, Mischief City (1990), an OPERA book and LIBRETTO, A Midwinter Night's Dream (1988), a dozen RADIO DRAMAS, and the lyrics to 16 SONGS for the CBC/Jim Henson television series Fraggle Rock.Īlthough most of Wynne-Jones' acclaim has been for his works of children's literature, his first literary success came with his first adult novel. Following the completion of a BA in Fine Arts from the UNIVERSITY OF WATERLOO and a MFA in Visual Arts from YORK UNIVERSITY, Wynne-Jones began to pursue his creative interests professionally, becoming an author of CHILDREN'S LITERATURE, including picture books and NOVELS for children and young adults, and novels for adults. After emigrating to Canada in 1952, Tim Wynne-Jones spent his remaining childhood years in both Vancouver and Ottawa, where his family moved in 1958. Tim Wynne-Jones, author (born at Cheshire, UK ). ![]()
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