Siobhan Dowd was born to Irish parents in which country?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) Ireland
D) Canada
United Kingdom
What is the second book of Siobhan Dowd that won several awards, including the TES Special Educational Needs Children’s Book Award (2007).
A) "Bog Child"
B) "The London Eye Mystery"
C) "Solace of the Road"
D) "The Guggenheim Mystery"
"The London Eye Mystery"
After her passing from breast cancer, the Siobhan Dowd Trust was established to continue her work. What is the primary focus of this trust?
A) Supporting cancer research
B) Promoting children's mental health
C) Advancing literacy initiatives
D) Preserving the environment
Advancing literacy initiatives
Siobhan Dowd was known for her advocacy for what cause?
A) Animal rights
B) Children's literacy
C) Environmental conservation
D) Gender equality
Children's literacy
Siobhan Dowd's novel "The London Eye Mystery" has been translated into multiple languages to reach a wider audience. In how many languages is the book available for readers worldwide?
A) 6 languages
B) 8 languages
C) 10 languages
D) 12 languages
10 languages
The Siobhan Dowd Trust provided a grant of £10,000 to support Readathon, formerly known as Readwell, for the establishment of new services in Manchester and Norwich. What is the primary mission of Readathon in children's hospitals?
A) Providing medical equipment to hospitals
B) Offering therapy services to young patients
C) Taking new books and storytellers into children's wards
D) Conducting medical research for pediatric care
Taking new books and storytellers into children's wards
What year was Siobhan Dowd born?
A) 1960
B) 1962
C) 1964
D) 1966
1960
Siobhan Dowd was known for creating books that resonated with both young readers and adults. What term is used to describe this type of literature that appeals to multiple age groups?
A) Juvenile Fiction
B) Transgenerational Novels
C) Cross-genre Literature
D) Crossover literature
Crossover literature
Siobhan Dowd's work continues to inspire young readers and authors alike. Which well-known author completed one of Dowd's unfinished manuscripts and published it as "A Monster Calls"?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) Patrick Ness
C) Neil Gaiman
D) Jacqueline Wilson
Patrick Ness