Megan Whalen Turner facts for kids
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Megan Whalen Turner
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| Born | Megan Whalen November 21, 1965 Fort Sill, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Education | University of Chicago (BA) |
| Genre | Young adult fiction |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Notable awards | Newbery Honor |
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Mark Turner
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| Children | 3 |
Megan Whalen Turner (born November 21, 1965) is an American author. She writes exciting fantasy stories for young adults. She is most famous for her book The Thief and its five follow-up books. In 1997, The Thief received a special award called the Newbery Honor.
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About Megan Whalen Turner
Her Early Life and Education
Megan Whalen Turner was born in Oklahoma in 1965. She went to the University of Chicago. In 1987, she earned a degree in English. Before she became a writer, she worked in bookstores. She helped choose children's books to sell in Chicago and Washington D.C.
How Her Writing Career Began
In 1989, Megan Whalen Turner moved to California. There, she started writing short fantasy stories. Her first book, Instead of Three Wishes: Magical Short Stories, came out in 1995.
The Queen's Thief Series
Megan Whalen Turner is best known for her popular book series. It features a clever character named Eugenides. Fans often call this series The Queen's Thief. The first book, The Thief, won a Newbery Honor award.
The other books in this series are:
- The Queen of Attolia
- The King of Attolia
- A Conspiracy of Kings
- Thick as Thieves
- Return of the Thief
The final book in the series, Return of the Thief, was published on October 6, 2020. This book completed the exciting adventures of Eugenides.
Other Stories and Collections
Besides her main series, Megan Whalen Turner has written other works. She has a collection of short stories called Instead of Three Wishes. She also wrote "The Baby in the Night Deposit Box". This story appeared in a collection called Firebirds.
In 2022, she released a book called Moira's Pen. This book collects several short stories set in the world of The Thief. It also includes new stories, poems, and other fun things.
Megan Whalen Turner's Family Life
Megan Whalen Turner is married to Mark Turner. He is a scientist who studies how people think. They have three sons together.
