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Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

  • BORN

    Born in Anderson, Indiana and grew up in the Great Depression with two siblings her older sister Norma and her younger brother John. Her favorite book growing up Huclberry Finn.
  • First published book

    She had her first book published when she was 16.
  • Graduated High School

    She graduated Joliet Townshi[p High School
  • Graduated High School

    She graduated from Joliet Junior College
  • Married

    She was married to Rex Naylor and has two children,Micheal and Jeffrey.
  • The Galloping Goat

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    Bessledorf Mysteries

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    Alice Series

  • Shiloh

    The book Shiloh was one of her best books.
  • Newberry Award

    The medal is considered one of the most prestigious awards in the U.S. for children's literature. She won the award for the book Shiloh.
  • Shiloh Season

  • Saving Shiloh

  • Phyllis Naylor now

    Today at 80 years old she lives in Bethesda, Maryland.