Elyne mitchell biography for kids
Elyne mitchell biography for kids
Biography for 2nd graders.
Elyne Mitchell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Elyne Mitchell OAM | |
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| Born | ()30 December Melbourne, Victoria |
| Died | 4 March () (aged 88) Corryong, Victoria |
| Occupation | Writer, cattlewoman, champion skier |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | St Catherine's School, Toorak |
| Genres | Children's, non-fiction |
| Subject | Australian Alps |
| Notable works | Silver Brumby series |
| Notable awards | Medal of the Order of Australia |
| Spouse | Thomas Walter Mitchell (–, his death) |
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Elyne Mitchell, OAM (née Chauvel, 30 December – 4 March ) was an Australian author noted for the Silver Brumby series of children's novels.
Her nonfiction works draw on family history and culture.
Biography
Sybil Elyne Keith Chauvel was born in Melbourne on 30 December She was the daughter of General Sir Henry Chauvel, who was the