Colin Frizzell (born 1971) is a Canadian author of screenplays and

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from

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, Canada. He is a member of the Writers Union of Canada and the Irish Writers' Union. His first novel, ''Chill'', was published in 2006 by

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as part of Orca Book Publishers' award-winning Orca Soundings series. The ''

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'' said ''Chill'' was "...perfect for struggling and reluctant readers." Chill has also received notable praise from Kliatt and CM Magazine. Frizzell's second novel, ''Just J'' received a Toronto Arts Council grant. Published in 2007, Just J was named as one of the top ten choices for young readers by the

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. The Canadian Children's Book Centre also placed ''Just J'' in their Best Books for Kids & Teens 2008 magazine. It also received positive reviews from ''

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'', Voya, Kliatt, CM Magazine and School Library Journal and has been translated for release in Norway and Sweden. Frizzell was the co-writer of the screenplay for the 2016 movie ''

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, The Hollywood Reporter, March 7, 2017.

Bibliography

* ''Chill'' (2006) * ''Just J'' (2007)

References

External links

Colin Frizzell's home page
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Frizzell, Colin 1971 births Living people Canadian male novelists People from Prince Edward County, Ontario Canadian writers of young adult literature Novelists from Ontario