Ally Carter facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ally Carter
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Ally Carter in the Provo Library at a teen author meet and greet in 2019.
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| Born | Sarah Leigh Fogleman January 1, 1974 Locust Grove, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Period | 2005–present |
| Genre | Chick lit, young adult fiction |
Ally Carter is the writing name of Sarah Leigh Fogleman (born January 1, 1974). She is an American author who writes exciting books for young adults. She also writes some books for older readers.
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Why "Ally Carter"?
Ally Carter chose this special name to make her books stand out. She wanted her books to be different from her other writing. She also picked "Carter" so her books would be close to another author, Jennifer Crusie, in bookstores. This made them easier for readers to find.
Her Writing Journey
How She Started
Ally Carter went to Oklahoma State University. She earned a degree in agricultural economics in 1997. Later, she got her master's degree from Cornell University.
While studying, she started writing novels. Her first two books were for adults. They were called Cheating at Solitaire (2005) and Learning to Play Gin (2006). After these, she began writing for young adults. This is where she became very well known.
The Gallagher Girls Series
This was Ally Carter's first series for young adults. It is about a girl named Cammie Morgan. She goes to a secret spy school.
- I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (2006): This first book introduces Cammie. She falls for a normal boy who doesn't know she's a spy. This book was popular and made a reading list in Texas.
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (2007): Cammie's second semester brings new challenges. Boys move into her school, and she has a secret mission. This book was on The New York Times Best Seller list for ten weeks.
- Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (2009): In her junior year, Cammie faces danger. A mysterious group tries to harm her friend Macey.
- Only the Good Spy Young (2010): Cammie learns a group called the Circle of Cavan is after her. She also finds her father's secret journal.
- Out of Sight, Out of Time (2012): This book continues Cammie's adventures.
- United We Spy (2013): This is the sixth and final book in the series. Cammie works to stop the Circle of Cavan.
There was also a short story called Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story (2020). It connects the Gallagher Girls and Heist Society series.
The Heist Society Series
After the spy series, Ally Carter started a new adventure. This series is about a girl named Kat. Her family is in the business of stealing.
- Heist Society (2010): Kat's father is accused of stealing paintings from a mafia boss. Kat must find the real thief and get the paintings back. This book was also on a Texas reading list.
- Uncommon Criminals (2011): This is the second book in Kat's story.
- Perfect Scoundrels (2013): The third book continues Kat's thrilling adventures.
The Embassy Row Series
This series is about a girl named Grace Blakley. She moves to Embassy Row after her mother's death.
- All Fall Down (2015): Grace lives with her grandfather in Valencia. She tries to understand the secrets surrounding her mother's death.
- See How They Run (2015): This is the second book in Grace's story.
- Take the Key and Lock Her Up (2016): This is the third and final book in the Embassy Row series.
Other Exciting Books
Ally Carter has also written other standalone novels.
- Not If I Save You First (2018): This book is about Maddie and Logan. Maddie's dad is a Secret Service agent. Logan's dad is the President. They were friends but separated. Years later, they meet again in a dangerous situation.
- Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor (2020): This is her first book for middle schoolers. It tells the story of April. She is an orphan who must solve mysteries about her mother and the Winterborne household.
Selected Works
Gallagher Girls Series
- I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You (2006)
- Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy (2007)
- Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover (2009)
- Only the Good Spy Young (2010)
- Out of Sight, Out of Time (2012)
- United We Spy (2013)
- The Spies That Bind (2018) — a prequel via Audible
Heist Society Series
- Heist Society (2010)
- Uncommon Criminals (2011)
- Perfect Scoundrels (2013)
Embassy Row Series
- All Fall Down (2015)
- See How They Run (2015)
- Take The Key And Lock Her Up (2016)
Winterborne Home Series
- Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor (2020)
- Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery (2021)
Other books
- Cheating At Solitaire (2005)
- Learning to Play Gin (2006)
- Not If I Save You First (2018)
- Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book? (2020)
- The Blonde Identity (2023)
- The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year (2024)
- The Blonde Who Comes in from the Cold (2025)
Novellas
- Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story (2013)
- The Grift of the Magi (2016)
Anthologies
- My True Love Gave to Me (2014)
See also
In Spanish: Ally Carter para niños
