Quotes by Daniel Pinkwater

About Daniel Pinkwater:


Daniel Manus Pinkwater is an American author of children's books and "Young Adult" fiction. Well-known books include Lizard Music, The Snarkout Boys and the Avocado of Death, Fat Men from Space, Borgel, and the picture book The Big Orange Splot. He has also published an adult novel, The Afterlife Diet, and essay collections derived from his talks on National Public Radio. He does not work in any set category. Rather, his work is intended for a wide variety of ages, with books ranging from picture books to adult fiction.

Author Bio


  • NameDaniel Pinkwater
  • DescriptionWriter
  • AliasesDaniel Manus Pinkwater
  • BornNovember 15, 1941
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter
  • WorksThe Snarkout Boys And The Avocado Of Death; The Big Orange Splot; Borgel