Eleanor Catton

Eleanor Catton (born 24 September 1985) is a Canadian-New Zealand author. Her second novel, The Luminaries, won the 2013 Man Booker Prize. Catton was born in London, Ontario, Canada and she grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Eleanor Catton
Eleanor Catton in 2015
Born	London, Ontario
Occupation	Author
Notable work	The Rehearsal

Literary works

Her first novel, The Rehearsal, was released in 2008. Catton is the youngest author to win the Man Booker Prize. The Luminaries is the longest book (832 pages) to win the prize.

Eleanor Catton Media

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  Catton at the Booker Prize ceremony in Guildhall, London, just before it was announced she had won the 2013 prize for The Luminaries.

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  Catton at WORD Christchurch 2014 Gala opening