Fiona Macdonald author page

Fiona Macdonald biography

Fiona Macdonald is a British author known for writing children’s and young adult non-fiction. She has written over 300 books, primarily focusing on history, social studies, and science topics for younger readers. Macdonald studied English at the University of Cambridge and history at the University of Edinburgh. Her works are published by a range of UK and international publishers, including Franklin Watts, Wayland, and Oxford University Press.

Macdonald’s books include The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice, The Aztecs: Blood and Glory, and Victorian Workhouse. She has contributed to educational series such as History in Action and History Makers. Her titles are widely used in schools and libraries, supporting curriculum topics in history and social studies.

Fiona Macdonald’s book The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice was shortlisted for the Blue Peter Book Award in 2010.