Clarke, Sarah Jones (1840–1929)
Clarke, Sarah Jones (1840–1929)
American children's author. Name variations: (pseudonym) Penn Shirley. Born Sept 12, 1840, in Norridgewock, Maine; died 1929 in Norridgewock; dau. of Asa and Sophia (Bates) Clarke; sister of Rebecca Sophia Clarke (children's author).
Enjoyed limited success as author of 10 children's books (1886–1902), including "Little Miss Weezy" series (3 vols., 1886–90), "Silver Gate" series (3 vols., 1895–97) and "Boy Donald" series (3 vols., 1900–02).
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