Jennifer A. Nielsen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jennifer A. Nielsen
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| Born | July 10, 1971 Northern Utah |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 2010–present |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Notable works | Ascendance Trilogy |
| Notable awards | Whitney Award |
Jennifer Anne Nielsen (born July 10, 1971) is an American author. She is well-known for writing exciting adventure and fantasy books for young people. Some of her most popular books include the Ascendance Series, A Night Divided, and the Underworld Chronicles.
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About Jennifer A. Nielsen
Jennifer Nielsen grew up in northern Utah. She loved writing from a young age. When she was just 11 years old, she started writing her first full book! It was about how to pick locks, but she stopped working on it when a locksmith couldn't help her with her research.
How Jennifer Nielsen Became a Published Author
Jennifer Nielsen published her first book, Elliot and the Goblin War, in 2010. This book was the start of her Underworld Chronicles series. Since then, she has continued to write and publish many more novels.
Awards and Best-Selling Books
Jennifer Nielsen has won several awards for her books. In 2013, she received the Whitney Award for Best Middle-Grade Novel. This award was for her book The False Prince. This book is the first one in her popular Ascendance Trilogy. The next year, in 2014, she won the same award again for The Runaway King, which is the second book in that series.
The False Prince also became a best-seller! It appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list in March 2013. Many people enjoyed reading her stories.
Where Does Jennifer Nielsen Live?
Jennifer Nielsen still lives in Northern Utah today. She is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jennifer Nielsen's Books
Jennifer Nielsen has written many exciting books and series. Here are some of her well-known works:
The Ascendance Series
- The Captive Kingdom (2020)
- The Shattered Castle (2021)
The Traitor's Game Series
- The Warrior's Curse (2020)
The Mark of the Thief Series
- The Mark of the Thief (first book in the series)
Other Popular Books
- Iceberg (2023)
- Uprising (2024)
- A Night Divided
- Behind Enemy Lines (part of the Infinity Ring series)
