Inspired by the children's historical novels of Geoffrey Trease, her first published book was The Chronicles of Robin Hood in 1950. The South Downs near Sutcliff's long-time home in Sussex and the setting of several of her novels. Sutcliff then worked as a painter of miniatures. She did not learn to read until she was nine years of age, and left school at age 14 to enter the Bideford Art School, which she attended for three years, graduating from the General Art Course. Sutcliff's early schooling was constantly interrupted by moving house and her illness. Due to her chronic illness, Sutcliff spent most of her time with her mother from whom she learned many of the Celtic and Saxon legends that she would later expand into works of historical fiction. She was affected by Still's disease when she was very young, and used a wheelchair most of her life. She spent her childhood in Malta and various naval bases where her father, a Royal Navy officer, was stationed.
Sutcliff was born 14 December 1920 to George Ernest Sutcliff and his wife Nessie Elizabeth, née Lawton, in East Clandon, Surrey. In a 1986 interview she said, "I would claim that my books are for children of all ages, from nine to ninety." įor her contribution as a children's writer Sutcliff was a runner-up for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1974. Although she was primarily a children's author, some of her novels were specifically written for adults. Rosemary Sutcliff CBE (14 December 1920 – 23 July 1992) was an English novelist best known for children's books, especially historical fiction and retellings of myths and legends.
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