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George Manville Fenn (3 January 1831 in Pimlico - 26 August 1909 in Isleworth) was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist.

Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind.

His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.

Fenn was largely self-educated, teaching himself French, German and Italian.

After studying at Battersea Training College for Teachers (1851-1854), he became the master of a national school at Alford, Lincolnshire.

He later became a printer, editor and publisher of some short-lived periodicals.

Fenn's first story for boys, Hollowdell Grange, appeared in 1867.

It was followed by a succession of other novels for juveniles and adults.

He also wrote for the theatre and authored many historical fiction novels.