Ethel Turner

Early Life and Background

• Born Ethel Mary Burwell in England on January 24, 1870 (some sources say 1872)
• Immigrated to Australia with her family in 1881
• Educated and raised in Sydney

Writing Career

• Known for being a prolific writer, particularly for children
• Launched a literary magazine with her sister while still young
• Worked as a children's writer and editor for Sydney newspapers
• Published her first novel, "Seven Little Australians," in 1894, which became a huge success

Literary Works

• "Seven Little Australians" is considered her most famous work
  • Translated into multiple languages
  • Adapted for film, television, and stage multiple times
• Wrote over 30 other novels and collections of short stories and verse
• Focused on stories about and for girls

Legacy

• Considered one of Australia's most beloved authors
• Awarded several prestigious literary honors
• The Ethel Turner Prize for Young People's Literature is named after her
• Places and ferries in Australia are named in her honor