Who wrote The Secret River and The Yearling?
The Secret River (Rawlings book) The Secret River is a children's fantasy book by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, author of the "The Yearling". Published in 1955, "The Secret River" received a Newbery Honor Award. The first edition, illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Leonard Weisgard, was issued after Rawlings' death. The book was revised and reissued in 2009 with illustrations by Caldecott Medalists Leo and Diane Dillon. The new edition received an international children's book design award in 2012. "The Secret River" is the only book Rawlings wrote specifically for children. The story of young Calpurnia, who goes on a quest to find a magical river and catch fish for her starving family and friends, it has two themes common in Rawlings' writing, the magic of childhood and the struggle of people to survive in a harsh environment.
Secret of the Sands Secret of the Sands is a historical novel written by Scottish writer Sara Sheridan. The book was first published by HarperCollins in 2011. It is set in 1833 and has themes of colonialism and slavery.