Judith Eagle author page

Judith Eagle biography

Judith Eagle is a British author known for her historical mystery novels for children. Her debut novel, The Secret Starling, was published by Faber & Faber in 2019. The book was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award in 2020. Eagle’s second novel, The Pear Affair, was released in 2020, also by Faber & Faber. In 2021, she published The Accidental Stowaway, followed by The Stolen Songbird in 2023, both with the same publisher. Eagle’s works are set in various historical periods and are noted for their detailed settings and mystery-driven plots. Before becoming an author, she worked as a stylist and fashion editor. Her books have been translated into several languages. The Secret Starling was recognised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups as a Children’s Book Award nominee in 2020.