Research the author of the book you are reading and post the link of the website you used to answer these questions about the author. Make sure these questions are answered in complete sentences.
1. Who is this author?
2. When was this person born? If this author is dead, when did they die?
3. Where does this author live?
4, What is a well known book they have written?
The book I just read is Big Mouth Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates. She was born in New York in 1938. That means she is 72 years old. She teaches at Princeton University. She has written 56 novels and many short stories. Solstic, a novel for adults is one of her most recent novels. http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/oat0bio-1
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The book I am about to finish up is called Deadly Offer by Caroline B. Cooney. She was born in Geneva, New York in 1947. That means she is 63 years old! Now she lives in South Carolina. She has written many novels and short stories for both adults and children; such as the books The Face on the Milkcarton and the other books in the series. Www.carolinebcooneybooks.com/author/about.html. This is where I found my information.
ReplyDeleteEoin Colfer grew up in Wexford, In 2001 the first Artemis Fowl book was published and he was able to resign from teaching and concentrate fully on writing. He now lives in Ireland with his wife and 2 children.
ReplyDeleteMy book is,"Grape Thief" and the author is Kristine Franklin. She was born on December 31 1958 in Tacoma, Washington. She lived in a lot of different places, but now she live in Minnesota. She Wrote Grape Thief for the hard cover and Cuss for the paperback got the Jefferson award for best historical fiction in 2004.
ReplyDeleteI got this information at www.kristinefranklin.com
ReplyDeleteThe book im reading is Vampire Academy it is written by Richelle Mead. She was born on november 12th 1976!She curently lives in seatle with her husband and four cats! Vampire academy, frostbite,and others i just cant think of right now. Im done with my ar test for september working on novembers.
ReplyDeleteThe book I read is Heat by Mike Lupica. Mike was born on May 11, 1952. He is recently living in New Canaan with his wife and four kids. Mike Lupica is known for his books Heat, Million Dollar Throw, Summer Ball, and The BIg Field. I would reccomend his books.
ReplyDeleteI found my this information from-http: //www.imdb.com/name/nm0526932/bio/mike lupica.
And http://www.bookbrowse.com/biographies/index.cfm?author_number=535
Rick Riordon is the author of the New York Times #1 bestselling Peercy Jackson and the Olympians series. For fifteen years before becoming a writer Rick taught History English at public and private middle schools. Rick's adult fiction has won the top three mystery awards. The Battle of the Labyrenth had the first one-million copys. Rick now writes full time and lives in San Antonio, Texas with his wife and two kids.
ReplyDeleteI found my information at www.rickriordon.com
ReplyDeleteI am reading The book The Fog. By Caroline B. Cooney. She was born in Geneva,NY. She grew up in Greenwich,Connecticut. She is stilling taking college classes. She has three children,Louisa, Sayre and Harold. She now lives in South Carolina. She had written over 75 books. She writes books for children and adults. I found this info at: http://carolinebcooneybooks.com/
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I am reading twilight and the author of this book is stephanie myer!!!! She was born in Connecticut in 1973. She is still alive and is living in Scottsdale,Arizona. Stephanie Myers has written Twilight,new moon,eclispe,and breaking dawn. I found my info. from http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/941441.Stephenie_Meyer
ReplyDeleteThe author of my book is Jane Yolen.She was born in February 11,1939.She lives in Western Massachusetts.One of her well known books is Merlin.I enjoyed this book very much.I think some people would like it.
ReplyDeletei am reading the stowaway solution by gordon korman and is well known for the on the run series he was born in 1963 and he lives in long island
ReplyDeleteI'm reading the book Cruise Control and it's auther is Terry Trueman, he was born in December 15,1947and his birthtown is Birmingham,Alabama. But he grew up in Seattle he attended the university of Washington, Where he got his B.A. in creative writing. He also got his M.S.in applied psycholigy. He is also the father of two sons, Henry and Jeese. I found this informtion at http://www.terrytrueman.com/about.htm
ReplyDeleteThe book I just red is called Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn. she was born in 1937 which means she is 73 years old. She lives in Columbia,Maryland with her husband. She has 2 grown daughters. Ms, Hahn used to be a children's librarian in Prince George's County. She is well known for her ghost stories. I found this information at http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/h/mary-downing-hahn/.
ReplyDeleteI just finished Turnabout by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Haddix was born on April 9, 1964. She is currently 46 years old. She has written over 25 books just for kids and teenagers. Some other books she is famous for include the Among the Hidden series, Just Ella, and Running out of time. Margaret Peterson Haddix currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband and two children.
ReplyDeleteI found this information at http://www.haddixbooks.com/bio.html
The book I just finished reading was Maximum Ride by James Patterson. James was born on March 22,1947 in Newburgh, New York. James resides in Palm Beach County, Florida. Maximum Ride is just one of the many popular books James had written.
ReplyDeleteMy resources were from Jamespatterson.com! It is an official website for him!
ReplyDeleteLurelene McDaniel is my author of my book im reading which is "Briana's Gift". She was born in 1948 and still living, her age is 62. She lives in Chattanooga, Tennesee. A very good book by her is "Letting go of Lisa" She attended South Florida for college where she got her B.A. in english! http:/www.randomhouse.com
ReplyDeletePeople who have posted did a nice job. Some of you have not included your website. Please site this information on your post or add it later.
ReplyDeleteThe book I am reading is called One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones. She was born in Boston,Massachusetts. She is alive and lives in Los Angeles, Califorlnia. One famous book she has written is What "My Mother doesn't Know." Research website http://www.sonyasones.com
ReplyDeleteI am still reading Eagle Strike by Anthony Horowitz. The books in the series are very good ones. Anthony Horowitz was born in 1960 and is now 50 years of age. He was born in London, England. Other good books written by him are,Point Blank, Stormbreaker, Skeleton Key, and Ark Angel. I got my information from Ask.com.
ReplyDeleteMy author is Amelia Atwater-Rhodes. She was written 13 well-known books. She wrote her first book, In the Forest of the Night, when she was just 15 years old. Amelia was born in Silver Spring, Maryland in 1984. She is currently living in Concord,Massachusetts http://www.teenreads.com/authors/au-atwater-rhodes-amelia.asp
ReplyDeleteI recently finished reading the book Mister Monday by Garth Nix. Garth was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1963. He currently lives in Sydney, Australia. One of his well known books is Sabriel(which is an award-winning fantasy novel). I found my information at http://www.garthnix.com/garthnix.html
ReplyDeleteThe book I am reading is called Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief. This book was written by Rick Riordan(Richard Russel Riordan Jr.) He is most famous for the Percy Jackson series which is the #1 best selling series right now. Rick was born on June 5,1969 in San Antonio Texas, where he currently lives with his wife and 2 sons. Percy Jackson is not his only character he also writes mysteries for adults like, the Red Pyramid. Whitch have won the top three mystery awards. Rick's famous Percy Jackson book is now a major motion picture.
ReplyDeleteI found my information at rickriordan.com and trueknowledge.com
The book I read was how to steal a car by Pete Hautman. Pete Hautman was born in 1952 in Berkly, California. Pete Hautman lives in St.Louis park, Minisota. Other books he has made are Rashguide, godless, invisable, and full house.
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the book was ok.
Well the book that I'm reading is called Notes From the Midnight Driver!!!!! Ihavent started reading it yet, so I can't tell you what is it about!!!! Sorry for the inconvenience!!!!
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When was this person born? If this author is dead, when did they die?
He was born in Bedford, England, on October 27th, 1970, so he is ALMOST 40 years old
Where does this author live?
Jonathan lives in St. Albans, Hertfordshire.
What is a well known book they have written?
His most well known series is the Bartimaeus Trilogy. Also, his favorite book to write was Ptolemy's Gate, the third book in the Bartimaeus Trilogy. He also has a spin-off of the Bartimaeus Trilogy, but it is called Bartimaeus: The Ring of Solomon. It is due to come out in March of 2011.
My book is gordan korman and he has written over 65 books and short stories. Gordan was born in 1963, in Montreal, Quebec in Canada.
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The author is Stephenie Meyer.
ReplyDeleteStephenie Meyer was born December 24,1973.
Stephenie Meyer lives in Arizona.
A well known book she has written would be would probably be the Twilight Saga
The author is named Gordon Korman. He was born in 1963. His book was Island. Gordon lives in Canada.
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The book I am reading is Jackie and Me, it was written by Dan Gutman. He was born in 1955 in New York City. The website is http://www.dangutman.com/pages/about.html.
ReplyDeleteRick Riordan was born June/5/1964, and has not died,and he currently lives San Antonio. He is well know for his bestselling book called Percy Jakson and the Olympiains.
ReplyDeleteCaroline B. Cooney is the author of "WANTED!"; the book I just finished. Caroline Bruce Cooney was born on May 10, 1947 in Geneva, New York and grew up in Old Greenwich, Conneticut, where she is currently living. Caroline is very much alive today. Some of her most famous books include, "Wanted", "The Face on the Milk Carton"(series), and in October I will be reading a book, also written by Caroline B. Cooney,called "The Terrorist." Caroline Bruce Cooney is one of my favorite authors!
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Christopher Paolini was born in Southern California on November 17, 1983. He currently lives in Paradise valley, Montana. A book he is well known by the books Eragon, Eldest, and Brisingr
ReplyDeleteThe author of my book is Gordan Korman. Gordan was born on October 23, 1963 and is still alive with the age of 47. He lives in montreal Quebee Canada. He is still writing and one of his best sellers is the 39 clues series.
ReplyDeleteI found all my imformation on www.gordankorman.com
Gordon Korman is a Candian/American author he was born in Canada in Oct 23, 1963. each year he goes to schools to talk about his books. He is still alive with age of 47. I found my stuff on www.gordonkorman.com/biography.
ReplyDeleteCaroline B. Cooney is the author of the book I just read called "Evil Returns." Caroline was born in 1947 and currently resides in Greenwich, Connecticut. Some well known books written by Caroline Cooney are "The Face on the Milk Carton" series.
ReplyDeleteMargaret Peterson Hadix is the auther of my book. She was born in April 9th, 1964. She lives in Powell, Ohio. Her first book she made was running out of time. I found my stuff on www.cincinnatilibrary.org
ReplyDeleteThe book i am reading is Playing for keeps by Joan Lowery Nixon. (February 3, 1927–June 28, 2003) She used to live in Los Angeles. A well know book she has wrote before she died is The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore.
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I am reading " The Game " and its by: Walter Dean Myers and its mostly so far about a kid that is very good at basketball but his grades are aweful and if he will go to college or a bust and I found this at
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I am reading "flush" and it is by: Carl Hiaasen.
ReplyDeleteHe was born on March, 12 1953. He is still alive. Some of his books are Scat, Down Hill Lie, and Naturle Girl. Info from http://www.carlhiaasen.com/index.shtml
I am reading the sea of monsters by rick riordan! rick riordan was born in San Antonio, Texas on 5, 1964 he is not dead.
ReplyDeleteMy author is Rachelle Mead. She was bord Novemer 12th 1976. She currently lives in seatle with her husband. She also wrote Frost Bite and manyy more.
ReplyDeleteIm reading a book called Carrie by Stephen King. Born in Portland, Maine in 1947. He is married to Tabitha Spruce. They spend Winters in Florida and the rest of the year at thier Bangor and Lovell homes. He has written many books like IT, The Shining, Dead Zone, and The Mist
ReplyDeleteThe auther of my book is Mary Dowing Hahn. Mary lives in Columbia,Maryland with her husband.She has two doughters. When her doughters where growing up she was a student librarian in Prince Georges public librarie.
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Anthony Horowitz is best known as a screenwriter and children's novelist. Born in 1955 in North London, he was educated at Rugby School and York University, and published his first book, Enter Frederick K Bower, in 1978.
He created the television series Foyle's War, Murder in Mind, Midsomer Murders, Crime Traveller and Menace, and has written episodes for many more, including Agatha Christie's Poirot, Murder Most Horrid and Robin of Sherwood.
His books for children include the Alex Rider series about the teenage secret agent: Stormbreaker (2000), which became a film in 2006; Point Blanc (2001); Skeleton Key (2002); Eagle Strike (2003); Scorpia (2004); Ark Angel (2005), winner of the 2006 British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year; Snakehead (2007), shortlisted for the 2008 Booktrust Teenage Prize, and The Mission Files (2008), an essential guide for the teenage spy. The latest in the Alex Rider series is Crocodile Tears (2009).
Further series are the Diamond Brothers series of mystery stories and the Groosham Grange series - the most recent of which is Return to Groosham Grange (2003). He also writes short stories and these, originally collected as Horowitz Horror (1999) and More Horowitz Horror (2000), have been reissued as Scared (2000) and, more recently, as The Complete Horowitz Horror (2008). Recent books are Necropolis: City of the Dead (2008), the fourth in the series Power of Five, coming after Raven's Gate (2005), Evil Star (2006) and Nightrise (2007); and The Greek that Stole Christmas (2007), the most recent of the Diamond Brothers series.
Anthony Horowitz has also written a horror film, 'The Gathering', starring Christina Ricci. He lives in London. He is alive.
The book I am reading is Holes by Louis Sachar. He lives in Austin, Texas. He was born in East Meadow, New York on March 20th 1954. I got this from
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