Jennifer A. Nielsen facts for kids
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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 known for writing exciting books, especially for young adults. Her popular books include the Ascendance Series, Behind Enemy Lines, The Mark of the Thief, and A Night Divided.
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About Jennifer A. Nielsen
Jennifer was born and grew up in northern Utah. When she was just 11 years old, she started writing her first full story. It was about how to pick locks! But she stopped working on it when a locksmith couldn't help her research.
In 2010, Jennifer published her first book, Elliot and the Goblin War. It 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 has won several awards for her books. In 2013, she won the Whitney Award for Best Middle-Grade Novel. This was for her book The False Prince. It was the first book in her Ascendance Trilogy. The next year, she won the same award again for The Runaway King, which is the second book in that series.
The False Prince became very popular. When it was released in paperback, it appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list in March 2013. The book also received a special review from Publishers Weekly, which means it was highly praised.
Jennifer Nielsen lives in Northern Utah.
Her Amazing Books
Here are some of the books Jennifer A. Nielsen has written:
- Iceberg. Scholastic Press. 2023.
- Uprising. Scholastic Press. 2024.
The Ascendance Series
- The Captive Kingdom. Scholastic, Inc. 2020.
- The Shattered Castle. Scholastic, Inc. 2021.
Traitor's Game Series
- The Warrior's Curse. Scholastic Press. 2020.
Mark of the Thief Series
