Alan Garner date of birth:

October 17, 1934

How old is Alan Garner?

91

Where was Alan Garner born?

Congleton, Cheshire, England, UK

What is Alan Garner nationality?

British

What is Alan Garner's occupation?

Writer, folklorist

What genre is Alan Garner's work?

Children's fantasy, low fantasy, folklore

Short Biography

Alan Garner OBE (born 17 October 1934) is an English novelist best known for his children's fantasy novels and his retellings of traditional British folk tales. His work is firmly rooted in the landscape, history and folklore of his native county of Cheshire, North West England, being set in the region and making use of the native Cheshire dialect.