Elise Broach
Elise Broach
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Elise Broach is the pen name of Elise Broach Weibel, an American author best known for her children's novels.
Birth and Death Dates
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Elise Broach was born on November 12, 1967. There is no publicly available information about her death date.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American author
Early Life and Background
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Elise Broach grew up in the United States. Her experiences as a mother and a teacher have heavily influenced her writing. She currently lives with her family in Connecticut, where she draws inspiration from the world around her.
As a child, Elise was fascinated by stories and imagination. This curiosity eventually led her to become an author of children's literature. Before becoming a full-time writer, Elise worked as a teacher and an artist-in-residence at several schools.
Major Accomplishments
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Elise Broach has written six novels for young readers, including Swindle (2010), Skeleton Tree (2008), and Shoes Around the Clock (1999). Her works often feature a mix of humor, adventure, and social commentary. Elise's writing has been praised by critics and loved by her audience.
Notable Works or Actions
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Elise Broach is perhaps best known for Swindle, a novel that explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and redemption. Her stories often reflect her own childhood experiences and relationships with others. In addition to her novels, Elise has written several picture books and middle-grade fiction.
Some of her notable works include:
Swindle (2010) - A young adult novel about a boy who discovers that his father's friend is actually a con artist.
Skeleton Tree (2008) - A mystery novel featuring two friends who solve a murder case in their town.
* Shoes Around the Clock (1999) - An early work by Elise Broach, this picture book follows a young boy and his adventures at a dance studio.
Impact and Legacy
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Elise Broach has made significant contributions to children's literature. Her unique blend of humor, adventure, and relatable characters has captivated readers worldwide. Many have praised her ability to tackle complex themes in an accessible way for young audiences.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Elise Broach is remembered as a talented author who brings imagination and excitement to the world of children's literature. Her dedication to crafting engaging stories with depth has earned her a loyal following among readers and critics alike.
Quotes by Elise Broach
My kids have grown up knowing that their mom made a big investment in making sure there was art and language instruction in school and books in the library. Hopefully, they've internalized that.
The funny thing is, though I write mysteries, it is the one genre in adult fiction I never read. I read Nancy Drew, of course, when I was a kid, but I think the real appeal is as a writer because I'm drawn to puzzly, complicated plots.
I wrote my senior essay on the Santa Fe Writer's Colony and my dissertation on sacred landscapes - the Grand Canyon, the Dakota Badlands. As a setting, I love the West. I just love that western landscape.
Mysteries always have the potential for interesting connections between the elements. I'm also most interested in the relationship between the characters. As in 'Masterpiece,' I'm trying to create characters who not only are solving a mystery but are solving the riddle of their own personal relationships.
A great friendship was like a great work of art, he thought. It took time and attention, and a spark of something that was impossible to describe. It was a happy, lucky accident, finding some kindred part of yourself in a total stranger.
But really, there are no coincidences. Coincidences are just other people’s choices, plans you don’t know about.
A person’s birthday should be a special day, a wonderful day, a day of pure celebration for the luck of being born!
My dad always says, some people will treat you badly and you can’t help that. But how you handle it and how it makes you feel, that’s up to you.
