A GIRL of nine has become one of the world’s youngest published authors after writing a novel during lockdown.
Ellah Ramsey was inspired to pursue her dream after meeting writer Frank English when he gave a talk at her school.Credit: SWNS:South West News ServiceCredit: SWNS:South West News Serviceand sent the first few chapters to Frank, 75. The pair spent the next three months emailing back and forth with chapters and edits until the first draft was ready — and the book is now on sale in Waterstones and onEllah said: “I feel really proud of the book. I will keep it forever and I think I will write forever too.”
Of her first encounter with Frank, she added: “He talked about creating pictures in people’s minds and seeing them smile when they are reading.Ellah was inspired to pursue her dream after meeting writer Frank EnglishAnd Ellah, of Grangetown, North Yorks, clearly made an impression on Frank, who has authored 23 books.“I really loved her book and wanted to publish it.
"Her descriptions in particular, the characters she decided upon and the story line really stand out.”Ellah started work on The Magic Whistle and the Tiny Bag of Wishes during lockdown