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ⓘ About Eilis DIllon
Eilis Dillon was a renowned Irish author, who was famous for writing children’s books and teenage mystery novels. She was particularly famous for writing the Inspector Kenny Mystery series and numerous standalone books. Additionally, Dillon had written several picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction books. She has also edited an anthology called Book of Wise Animals. Overall, Dillon had penned more than 50 books, which have been translated into over 14 foreign languages. Author Dillon was born on March 7, 1920, in Galway, Ireland. She was the 3rd child of her parents, Thomas and Geraldine Dillon. Her father was a chemistry professor at University College Galway, while her mother was the sister of famous poet Joseph M. Plunkett. Initially, Dillon was brought up outside Galway.
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Who is Eilis DIllon?
Eilis Dillon was a renowned Irish author, who was famous for writing children's books and teenage mystery novels. She was particularly famous for writing the Inspector Kenny Mystery series and numerous standalone books. Additionally, Dillon had written several picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction books.
Which Eilis DIllon series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Inspector Kenny Mystery series, the earliest of Eilis DIllon's multi-book series: it opens with Death at Crane's Court (1953) and runs to 2 books across 1953–1986, ending with Death in the Quadrangle (1986).
How many books has Eilis DIllon written?
Eilis DIllon has 46 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1949 and 1995. 2 of them belong to 1 named series — the largest being the Inspector Kenny Mystery series with 2 books — and 44 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Eilis DIllon's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Eilis DIllon's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Inspector Kenny Mystery (1953–1986, 2 books).
How are Eilis DIllon's books organised into series?
This guide splits Eilis DIllon's 46 books into 1 named series and 44 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Inspector Kenny Mystery (2 books, 1953–1986).