Julia Donaldson: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Julia Catherine Shields
Born	September 16, 1948 (age 78) • London • England
Notable Works	“Room on the Broom” • “The Gruffalo” • “The Gruffalo’s Child” • “The Snail and the Whale” • “Tiddler”

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