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Caroline Dale Snedeker
1871–1956
Best known for bringing the ancient world to life for young readers, this American novelist wrote historical fiction with a strong feel for place, character, and adventure. Two of her books were recognized as Newbery Honor titles, helping secure her place in classic children's literature.
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The Perilous Seat
by Caroline Dale Snedeker
About the author
Born in New Harmony, Indiana, Caroline Dale Snedeker was an American writer known mainly for children's historical novels. She wrote under the name Caroline Dale Snedeker after her marriage, and her work often took readers into carefully imagined past worlds, especially classical Greece and Rome.
Her best-known books include Downright Dencey and The Forgotten Daughter, both recognized as runners-up for the Newbery Medal, now called Newbery Honor books. Along with stories set in the ancient Mediterranean, she also wrote fiction connected to American settings, including Nantucket and her native Indiana.
Before becoming widely known as an author, she studied music and had training as a pianist. Her fiction is remembered for making history feel vivid and approachable for younger readers, blending solid research with storytelling that still feels warm and readable.