Caroline Stevermer facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caroline Stevermer
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Caroline Stevermer, Worldcon 2017.
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| Born | 1955 (age 69–70) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Language | English |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Bryn Mawr College (BA) |
| Period | 1980–present |
| Genre | Young adult, Speculative fiction, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Bildungsroman |
Caroline Stevermer, born in 1955, is an American writer. She is known for her exciting fantasy novels, especially those that mix history with magic. Her books are often enjoyed by young adults.
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About Caroline Stevermer
Caroline Stevermer grew up on a dairy farm in Minnesota. She has one sister and two brothers. From a young age, she knew she wanted to be a writer. She was only 8 years old when she decided this!
She went to Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. There, she earned a degree in the history of art. Her first two books were published using the name C. J. Stevermer. Her first book published as Caroline Stevermer was The Serpent's Egg. Today, she still lives in Minnesota.
Caroline Stevermer's Books
Caroline Stevermer has written many different kinds of stories. She has written several book series and stand-alone novels.
Book Series
Nicholas Coffin Mysteries
These were Caroline Stevermer's very first published books. They were released under the name C. J. Stevermer. These stories follow an English alchemist named Nicholas Coffin. He lives in Rome during the time of the powerful House of Borgia.
- The Alchemist: Death of a Borgia (1980)
- The Duke and the Veil (1981)
Cecelia and Kate Adventures
Caroline Stevermer wrote three books in this series with another author, Patricia C. Wrede. These stories are set in an alternate Regency England. In this world, magic is real!
The books are told through letters and diary entries. Cousins Kate and Cecelia share their adventures. They deal with magic and polite society in London and the countryside. The first book was written in a special way. The two authors exchanged letters as if they were Kate and Cecelia. They never discussed the plot beforehand!
- Sorcery and Cecelia or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (1988)
- The Grand Tour or The Purloined Coronation Regalia (2004)
- The Mislaid Magician or Ten Years After (2006)
- Magic Below Stairs (2010) was written by Caroline Stevermer alone. It takes place in the same magical world. This story follows a character named Frederick Lincoln when he was a child.
A College of Magics Series
This series is set in a magical world with imaginary kingdoms. It's sometimes called a "Ruritanian romance." The "College" in A College of Magics might be based on Caroline Stevermer's own experiences at Bryn Mawr College.
- A College of Magics (1994) – This book won a Minnesota Book Award.
- A Scholar of Magics (2004) – This is a story that continues the first book.
- When the King Comes Home (2000) – This story takes place before the first two books.
Stand-Alone Novels
- River Rats (1992) – This is an adventure story set after a big event changed the world. It takes place on the Mississippi River and reminds some people of Mark Twain's stories. This book was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. It also won the Golden Duck Award and Golden Kite Award.
- The Serpent's Egg (1998) – This is a fantasy novel. It was the first book she wrote using her full name, Caroline Stevermer.
- The Glass Magician (2020)
Other Writings
Caroline Stevermer has also written short stories and essays. Her short stories have appeared in collections with different themes. These include fairy tale retellings and trickster tales.
She has also contributed to "shared universes." This means she wrote stories set in worlds created by other authors. Two of these are the Borderland series and the Liavek series.
