Mary E. Pearson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Pearson at the 2019 Texas Book Festival
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| Born | August 14, 1955 Southern California |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | American |
| Period | 1999–present |
Mary E. Pearson was born on August 14, 1955. She is an American writer famous for her books for young adults. These stories are often filled with adventure, mystery, and strong characters.
One of her books, A Room on Lorelei Street, won the 2006 Golden Kite Award. This award is given to excellent children's fiction. Her book The Adoration of Jenna Fox was also a finalist for the Andre Norton Award. This exciting story is even being made into a movie!
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Her Books
Mary E. Pearson has written many popular books. Some of her standalone novels and series include:
- David v. God (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2000)
- Scribbler of Dreams (Harcourt Paperbacks, 2002)
- A Room on Lorelei Street (Henry Holt and Co., 2005)
- The Miles Between (Holt, 2009)
The Jenna Fox Chronicles
This series tells the story of Jenna Fox and her unique life.
- The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Holt, 2008)
- The Fox Inheritance (Holt, 2011)
- Fox Forever (Holt, 2013)
The Remnant Chronicles
This fantasy series takes readers to a world of kingdoms, magic, and destiny.
- Morrighan (prequel novella, Holt, 2016)
- The Kiss of Deception (Holt, 2014)
- The Heart of Betrayal (Holt, 2015)
- The Beauty of Darkness (Holt, 2016)
Dance of Thieves Duology
These books are set in the same world as The Remnant Chronicles. They follow new characters on their own adventures.
- Dance of Thieves (Holt, 2018)
- Vow of Thieves (Holt, 2019)
The Courting of Bristol Keats Duology
This is a newer series by Mary E. Pearson.
- The Courting of Bristol Keats (Flatiron Books, 2024)
Picture Books
Mary E. Pearson has also written books for younger children. These picture books are often fun and colorful.
- Pickles in My Soup, illustrated by Tom Payne (New York: Children's Press, 1999)
- Where Is Max?, illustrated by Samantha L. Walker (Children's, 2000)
- Generous Me, illustrated by Gary Krejca (Children's Press, 2005)
- Fast Dan, illustrated by Eldon C. Doty (Children's Press, 2005)
- I Can Do It All, illustrated by Jeff Shelly (Children's Press, 2008)
