Ged Maybury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ged Maybury
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Ged Maybury in steampunk outfit, 2011
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| Born | 1953 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Novelist, short story author, screenwriter |
| Genre | Science fiction, Children |
Ged Maybury is a talented author who writes exciting books for children and young adults. He was born in Christchurch, New Zealand, in 1953. He spent his childhood years in Dunedin, another city in New Zealand. Since 2002, Ged Maybury has been living and working in Australia.
Who is Ged Maybury?
Ged Maybury has been writing books since 1984. He is known for his stories in the science fiction genre. He also writes funny books and stories that are part of the steampunk style. Steampunk is a type of science fiction that mixes old-fashioned technology, like steam-powered machines, with futuristic ideas.
His Writing Journey
Ged Maybury's books have been recognized with awards. In 1994, his book The Triggerstone was a finalist in the AIM New Zealand Children's Book Awards. Later, in 2001, his book Crab Apples was a finalist in the NZ Post Children's Book Awards. These awards show how much readers and critics enjoy his stories.
New Adventures and Series
In 2019, Ged Maybury brought back his popular 'Horse Apples' series. He re-released these books digitally, which means they are available to read on computers and tablets. This re-release also included a brand-new fourth book called Dinosaur Apples, which is set in Australia.
That same year, 2019, was very busy for Ged Maybury. He released five other children's books. He also launched an exciting six-book Steampunk series. This series is called “Across the Stonewind Sky” and takes readers on amazing adventures in a steampunk world.
