John Bellairs

1938–1991 (age 53)

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Biography

John Bellairs, born in 1938, drew readers into mysterious and imaginative adventures, writing with a playful yet thoughtful voice that invited children and adults alike to explore the edges of wonder.

He died in 1991 and rests in Greenwood Cemetery, leaving behind beloved works that continue to spark curious minds.

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