Eva Ibbotson
Eva Ibbotson was a British novelist known for her romance and children's fantasy books.
Born in Vienna in 1925, she moved to England when Hitler came to power.
Initially intending to be a physiologist, she instead became a teacher and writer.
Ibbotson's works, including Journey to the River Sea, often feature magical creatures and places, reflecting her desire to decrease readers' fears of the supernatural.
Her books also showcase her love of nature and Austrian settings.
Ibbotson's writing is characterized by imaginative plots, humorous elements, and antagonists driven by greed and power lust.
She won several awards for her children's literature.
