Lynn Reid Banks

Author Scavenger Hunt

Lynn Reid Banks is the author of the book The Indian in the Cupboard and many others. Find out more about her by completing the scavenger hunt below using the linked websites. Have fun!!!

1. Where was she born?

2. In what year was she born?

3. What kinds of jobs did she start out doing?

4. How many books has she written?

5. Where does she live now and with whom?

(You can read the interview if you would like but it is confusing so no questions from that page!)

6. What does Lynn Reid Banks say about her childhood as a reader?

7. What does she believe is important to the development of children?

8. Where did she teach for 8 years?

9. Where was she evacuated to as a child?
     Why?

10. How many children does she have?

11. What is her husband's job?

12. How old is her home?

13.What occupations did her parents have?

14. What is her husband's name?

15. What is a kibbutz?

16. What are her son's names?