(from Laura, age 13)
Marjorie answers:
Dear Laura,
My inspiration for “Dar” was my fascination with prehistoric archaeology. I taught the subject for many years and thought it would make a good background for a story for middle grade readers and would keep me focused as I struggled for five years to write my first book. I decided to make my son the model for Dar because when younger he shared many problems with my fictional character. These difficulties contributed to making both boys unsure of themselves and trying to solve these problems led both Dar and my son to a fuller and more satisfactory life. Thanks for your question, Laura. Marjorie Cowley
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