Esther Forbes
Esther Forbes Born Esther Louise Forbes (1891-06-28)June 28, 1891 Westborough, Massachusetts, U.S. Died August 12, 1967(1967-08-12) (aged 76) Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. Occupation Writer Nationality American Alma mater Bradford College Period 1926–1954 Genre Children's historical novels; biography Notable works Johnny Tremain: A Novel for Young and Adult Spouse Albert Hoskins (1926–1933) Esther Louise Forbes (/fɔrbz/; June 28, 1891 – August 12, 1967) was an American novelist, historian and children's writer who received the Pulitzer Prize and the Newbery Medal.