Mark Walden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mark Walden
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| Born | 3 October 1972 |
| Occupation | Writer, Video games designer/producer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | BA in English Literature, MA in Twentieth Century Literature, Film and Television. |
| Period | 2006 to present |
| Genre | Fantasy action, Evil |
| Notable works | H.I.V.E. (series), Earthfall |
| Notable awards | Richard and Judy's 'Best Kids' books ever 9+ |
| Spouse | Sarah Walden |
| Children | Megan Walden |
| Relatives | Susan Walden |
Mark Walden, born in 1972, is a British writer. He is famous for his exciting book series called H.I.V.E.. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked on creating PlayStation games for Sony. Imagine going from making video games to writing thrilling books!
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About Mark Walden
Mark Walden went to Bablake School in Coventry for seven years. After school, he studied English Literature at Newcastle University. He also earned a master's degree in Literature, Film, and Television.
Walden is married to Sarah, and they have a daughter named Megan. They also have a cat named Marge. For ten years, Mark Walden designed and produced video games. He then left the gaming world to focus on writing and being a full-time dad.
His First Book
Mark Walden's first novel, H.I.V.E., came out in September 2006. It was chosen as a winner in Richard and Judy's 'Best Kids' Books Ever' competition. This was a big achievement for his first book! Paramount Pictures even bought the rights to make it into a movie.
Since then, Walden has written many more books in the H.I.V.E. series. Aftershock was released in August 2011. Deadlock, a semi-sequel, came out in June 2013.
Exploring the H.I.V.E. Series
H.I.V.E. stands for Higher Institute of Villainous Education. It is a series of young adult fiction novels written by Mark Walden. This series is about a secret school where kids learn how to become criminal masterminds.
What is H.I.V.E.?
Only children who have already shown some villainous skill are invited to H.I.V.E. These are not just any kids. They are the smartest, most athletic, and most technologically advanced young people in the world.
Otto Malpense's Adventure
The main character is Otto Malpense, a thirteen-year-old criminal genius. He is one of the special kids chosen for H.I.V.E. But once Otto arrives at the school, he realizes things are not what they seem. He decides to uncover the secrets behind the school and its powerful organization.
