Norma Fox Mazer

(1931–2009) Writer United States

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Norma Fox Mazer was a writer from the United States, best known for Silver.

Quick Facts About Norma Fox Mazer

Born: May 15, 1931
Died: October 17, 2009
Nationality: United States
Profession: Writer
Notable works: Silver
Spouse: Harry Mazer

About Norma Fox Mazer

Norma Fox Mazer was an American author and teacher, best known for her books for children and young adults. Her novels featured credible young characters confronting difficult situations such as family separation and death.

Awards & Honors

Edgar Awards

Quotes by Norma Fox Mazer

Friendship...is like pain. Explaining it is impossible.

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A piece of writing takes exactly as long as it needs to be done right.

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I guess, really thinking about it, I always assumed when you missed someone , it was tangible...something real you could grab and…

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“That's all we writers have, anyway; our minds and imaginations. To allow censors even the tiniest space in there with us can…

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Censors

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“He told you not to cry, but tears keep leaking out of your eyes. And you're glad, because those tears belong to…

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Tears

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All the inane, meaningless noises people make that pass for intelligent conversation. They might as well be pigs grunting in the pen. (92)

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Communication

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That adolescent me, the girl who was, as I remember her, insecure, unsure, dreaming, yearning, longing, that girl who was hard on…

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“The dark girl's gaze lights on me again, and something passes over her face, something I've seen before. Her face is speaking:…

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Dark

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“Once, in grade school, our class was taken on an overnight excursion to a campground. The air was warm: we had a…

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Dark sky

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