Caroline Lawrence facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caroline Lawrence
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| Born | 1954 |
| Genres | Historical fiction, children's literature, detective fiction |
| Notable works | The Roman Mysteries, The P.K. Pinkerton Mysteries |
Caroline Lawrence (born in 1954) is a popular English-American author who writes exciting books for young readers. She is most famous for her series called The Roman Mysteries. These are historical novels about four young detectives solving mysteries in Ancient Rome. Her books have won many awards and have been published in many languages around the world.
Lawrence also wrote another historical mystery series called The P.K. Pinkerton Mysteries. These stories are set in the American West during the 1860s, specifically in Virginia City, Nevada Territory.
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About Caroline Lawrence
Caroline Lawrence was born in London, England. Her parents were American, and they moved back to the United States soon after she was born. She grew up in Bakersfield, California, with her younger brother and sister. Her father was Jewish and taught French and Drama. Her mother was an artist.
Her Education Journey
When Caroline was twelve, her family moved to Stanford University in northern California. Her father went there to study Linguistics, which is the study of language.
Later, Caroline studied Classics at Berkeley. Classics involves learning about ancient Greek and Roman cultures. She then won a special scholarship to study at Cambridge University in England. At Newnham College, she focused on Classical Art and Archaeology, which means studying ancient art and digging up old things.
After finishing her studies at Cambridge, Caroline stayed in England. She later earned another degree from University College London. This degree was in Hebrew and Jewish Studies. Before becoming a full-time writer, she taught Latin, French, and Art at a small London primary school.
Becoming a Famous Author
In 2000, Caroline Lawrence wrote her first book for children, The Thieves of Ostia. It was published in 2001 and became the first book in her popular The Roman Mysteries series. These books are mystery-adventure stories set in Ancient Rome.
The Roman Mysteries series has 17 books. Over a million copies have been sold in the United Kingdom alone. The books have also been translated into 14 different languages. From 2007 to 2008, the BBC even turned the books into a TV series. Caroline Lawrence has also written more books related to the series, including spin-offs and companion guides.
Awards and Contributions
In 2009, Caroline Lawrence received the Classical Association Prize. This award recognized her important work in helping the public understand ancient Greek and Roman history.
She has also worked with the University of Reading on an educational website called Romans Revealed. For this website, she created stories about Roman Britain. These stories were based on real archaeological discoveries. In 2013, she was chosen to be the President of JACT, which is a group for classical teachers. Other famous people like Boris Johnson and Bettany Hughes have also held this position.
Her Life Today
Caroline Lawrence has a son named Simon from a previous marriage. She now lives by the Thames River in London with her husband, Richard, who is a graphic designer.
See also
In Spanish: Caroline Lawrence para niños
