Judie Edwards Wolkoff

Background

Judie Wolkoff was born in Montana, United States.

Education

Judie attended the University of Utah.

Career

Judie developed her career as a writer. She has also taught primary school in California and New York City. Judie Wolkoff has written several books for young readers, often presenting realistic problems faced by young people in narratives leavened with humor. Her work ranges widely from zany tales that some commentators have described as farce, to more serious depictions of topics such as alcoholism and the Vietnam War.

Achievements

• Wolkoff has earned her highest marks from critics for her more humorous books, including two co-written with Barbara B. Murphy, "Ace Hits the Big Time" and "Ace Hits Rock Bottom."

Works

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  • In a Pig's Eye 1989
  • Ace Hits the Big Time (Can't Stop Ace) 2003
  • Wally 1986
  • Happily Ever After...Almost 1982
  • Ace Hits Rock Bottom (Can't Stop Ace) 2003
  • A Stranger in the Family 1984
  • Where the Elf King sings 1980