Eleanor Spence
October 21, 1928 – September 30, 2008
Countries:
Australia
Place of Birth:
Sydney, New South Wales
Place of Death:
Erina, New South Wales, Australia
Eleanor Spence AM (1928–2008) was an Australian author of novels for young adults and older children. Her books explore a wide range of issues, including Australian history, religion, autism, bigotry, materialism and alienation. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2006 Australia Day Honours.