Colin Frizzell (born 1971) is
Canadian author
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young adult novels
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from
Prince Edward County, Ontario
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, Canada. He is a member of the Writers Union of Canada and the
Irish Writers' Union
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.
His first novel, ''Chill'', was published in 2006 by
Orca Book Publishers as part of Orca Book Publishers' award-winning Orca Soundings series. The ''
School Library Journal
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'' said ''Chill'' was "...perfect for struggling and reluctant readers." Chill has also received notable praise from Kliatt and CM Magazine.
Frizzell's second novel, ''Just J'' received a Toronto Arts Council grant. Published in 2007, Just J was named as one of the top ten choices for young readers by the
Ontario Library Association
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. The Canadian Children's Book Centre also placed ''Just J'' in their Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008 magazine. It also received positive reviews from ''
The Globe and Mail
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'', Voya, Kliatt, CM Magazine and School Library Journal and has been translated for release in Norway and Sweden.
Frizzell was the co-writer of the screenplay for the 2016 movie ''
Lavender
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'Lavender': Film Review
, The Hollywood Reporter, March 7, 2017.
Bibliography
* ''Chill'' (2006)
* ''Just J'' (2007)
References
External links
Colin Frizzell's home page*
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1971 births
Living people
Canadian male novelists
Writers from Ontario
People from Prince Edward County, Ontario
Canadian writers of young adult literature