Kevin Major (born September 12, 1949) is a Canadian children's author who lives in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. Major was born and raised in Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador. He later moved to St. John's where he attended Memorial University. After graduating, Major became a teacher for a few years before quitting to write full time. His novels are known for exploring issues of adolescence and the family. They are usually set on the Island of Newfoundland. Wikipedia
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