Catherine Jinks facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Catherine Jinks
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| Born | 1963 (age 61–62) Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Years active | 1986-present |
Catherine Jinks (born in 1963) is an Australian writer. She writes many different kinds of fiction books for people of all ages. She has won many important awards for her stories. These include the Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award four times. She also won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Aurealis Award for science fiction. Her awards also include the Davitt Award for crime fiction.
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Early Life and School
Catherine Jinks was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She grew up in Papua New Guinea. Her father worked there as a patrol officer. Later, she went to Ku-ring-gai High School in Sydney. In 2007, the library at her old high school was named after her. This was a special way to honor her writing achievements.
Books and Popular Series
Catherine Jinks has written many books. She writes for young readers and adults. Her books cover different genres like fantasy, science fiction, and crime. Many of her stories are part of popular series.
Fiction Series for Young Readers
Catherine Jinks is well-known for her exciting book series.
- Pagan's Chronicles
This series follows the adventures of a character named Pagan.
- Pagan's Crusade (1992)
- Pagan in Exile (1994)
- Pagan's Vows (1995)
- Pagan's Scribe (1995)
- Pagan's Daughter (2006)
- Allie's Ghost Hunters
This series is about Allie and her ghost-hunting adventures.
- Eglantine (2002)
- Eustace (2003)
- Eloise (2004)
- Elysium (2007)
- Genius
This series tells the story of a very smart character.
- Evil Genius (2005)
- Genius Squad (2008)
- The Genius Wars (2009)
- Support Group
These books are about unusual support groups.
- The Reformed Vampire Support Group (2009)
- The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group (2010)
- City of Orphans
This series explores a city filled with unique characters.
- A Very Unusual Pursuit (2013)
- A Very Peculiar Plague (2013)
- A Very Singular Guild
Awards and Recognition
Catherine Jinks has received many awards for her writing. These awards show how much her books are loved and respected.
- 1996 winner: Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers for Pagan's Vows.
- 1997 co-winner: Aurealis Award for best young-adult novel for Eye to Eye.
- 1998 winner: Children's Book of the Year Award: Older Readers for Eye to Eye.
- 2001 winner: Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers for You'll Wake the Baby.
- 2006 winner: Davitt Award — Best Young Adult Book for Evil Genius.
- 2009 winner: Davitt Award — Best Young Adult Book for Genius Squad.
- 2014 winner: Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers for A Very Unusual Pursuit.
- 2019 winner: Best Novel, Australian Shadow Awards for Shepherd.
- 2020 shortlisted: Colin Roderick Award for Shepherd.
