Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | May 23, 1898 |
| Birth Place | Los Angeles, CA |
| Age | 121 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $10 million (2024)
Scott O'Dell, a renowned Children's Author hailing from California, is set to reach a milestone in his net worth. It is estimated that by 2024, his net worth will soar to an impressive $10 million. O'Dell's literary contributions have garnered immense popularity and critical acclaim, positioning him as a prominent figure in children's literature. With an enchanting storytelling ability and an innate talent to captivate young readers, O'Dell's work continues to resonate with audiences across the globe, firmly establishing his legacy as an influential wordsmith in the genre.
About
Author of children's literature and historical fiction whose best known works include Island of the Blue Dolphins and The Black Pearl. The former book won the 1960 Newbery Medal, and its German translation won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis jsut three years later.
Before Fame
He studied at Occidental College, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Stanford University, and the University of Rome-La Sapienza before serving in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
Trivia
His birth name is O'dell Gabriel Scott, but he rearranged it for publishing his children's books.
Family Life
He was born in the Los Angeles area to Bennett Mason Scott and May Elizabeth Gabriel.
Associated With
He was a 1972 recipient of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award in children's literature.
