Melnikoff, Pamela (Rita)

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MELNIKOFF, Pamela (Rita)

MELNIKOFF, Pamela (Rita). British. Genres: Children's fiction, Poetry, Songs/Lyrics and libretti, Film. Career: Jewish Chronicle, London, England, reporter and feature writer, 1960-70, film critic, 1970-96. Publications: The Ransomed Menorah (play), 1962-63; The Star and the Sword, 1965; Plots and Players: The Lopez Conspiracy (young adult novel), 1988; Prisoner in Time: A Child of the Holocaust (young adult novel), 1992. LIBRETTOS: Heritage (cantata), 1993; Esau and Jacob. Author of prize-winning poems. Address: c/o Jewish Chronicle, 25 Furnival St, London EC4 AIJT, England.

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