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Daren King
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Self-portrait, June 2009
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| Born | Laurence Daren King 1972 (age 52–53) Harlow, Essex, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | 1999–present |
| Genres | Literary novels, children's mystery and supernatural fiction |
| Literary movement | New Puritans |
Daren King is a British writer. He writes books for both adults and children. He was born in Harlow, Essex, England, in 1972. His first book, Boxy an Star, was very popular. It was nominated for important awards in 1999. Later, in 2006, he won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize. He received a gold medal for his children's book Mouse Noses on Toast. This award was for readers aged 6 to 8.
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About Daren King
Daren King was born in 1972. His hometown is Harlow, Essex, in England. He didn't finish school with many qualifications. However, he later studied creative writing. He graduated from a special course at Bath Spa University College.
Daren King's Books
While studying in Bath, Daren King wrote his first novel. It was called Boxy an Star. This book was published in 1999. It was recognized for several major awards.
In 2000, Daren King joined a group of writers. They were called the New Puritans. This group was known for a short time. King wrote a story for their book, All Hail the New Puritans.
Books for Young Readers
In 2006, Daren King published his first book for children. It was titled Mouse Noses on Toast. This book had fun pictures drawn by David Roberts. Daren King and David Roberts have worked together on many books since then.
List of Books
Here are some of the books Daren King has written.
Books for Adults
- Boxy an Star ISBN: 0-349-11192-8 (1999)
- Jim Giraffe ISBN: 978-0-09-944516-6 (2005)
- Tom Boler ISBN: 978-0-09-944515-9 (2005)
- Manual ISBN: 978-0-571-23066-2 (2008)
Books for Children
- Mouse Noses on Toast, illustrated by David Roberts (2006)
- Sensible Hare and the Case of Carrots, illustrated by Roberts (2007)
- Peter the Penguin Pioneer, illustrated by Roberts (2009)
- Frightfully Friendly Ghosties, illustrated by Roberts (2010 to 2012) – This is a series of four shorter books.
Other Works
- Smally the Mouse: Smally's Party ISBN: 978-0-7475-7903-8 (2005)
