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Quick facts for kids Michael Spradlin
Michael Spradlin - 2016
Language	English
Notable awards	– Western Heritage Award

Michael P. Spradlin is a popular American author. He has written many books for young readers. Some of his books have even been on the New York Times bestseller list! He was also nominated for an Edgar Award. This award is given to great mystery writers.

Michael Spradlin is known for his Spy Goddess and The Youngest Templar series. He also writes exciting historical fiction. One of his books, Off like the Wind: The Story of the Pony Express, won a Western Heritage Award. This award celebrates stories about the American West.

He lives in Lapeer, Michigan, with his family. He has a wife, a daughter, and two schnoodles named Apollo and Willow. Michael grew up in Homer, Michigan. He went to Central Michigan University and studied history.

Discover Michael Spradlin's Books

Michael Spradlin writes many different kinds of books. He writes adventure stories, historical tales, and even funny books!

Action-Packed Novels

Michael Spradlin has created several exciting book series.

The Spy Goddess Adventures

This series follows a clever spy.

• Spy Goddess: Live and Let Shop
• Spy Goddess: To Hawaii, With Love
• Spy Goddess: The Spy Who Totally Had A Crush on Me
• Spy Goddess Manga, Vol I: The Chase for the Chalice
• Spy Goddess Manga, Vol II: The Quest for the Lance

The Youngest Templar Series

These books are about a young hero. He goes on quests in ancient times.

• The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail
• The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate
• The Youngest Templar: Orphan of Destiny

Killer Species Thrillers

This series is full of mystery and danger.

• Killer Species #1: Menace from the Deep
• Killer Species #2: Feeding Frenzy
• Killer Species #3: Out for Blood
• Killer Species #4: Ultimate Attack

World War II Stories

Michael Spradlin also writes historical fiction set during World War II.

• Into the Killing Seas
• The Enemy Above
• Prisoner of War

Other Exciting Works

• Blood Riders

Nonfiction Books for Young Readers

Spradlin has written books about real-life heroes.

Medal of Honor Series

These books tell the true stories of brave soldiers. They received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest military award in the United States.

• Jack Montgomery: World War II: Gallantry at Anzio
• Ryan Pitts: Afghanistan: A Firefight in the Mountains of Wanat
• Leo Thorsniss: Vietnam: Valor in the Sky
• John Basilone: World War II: Bravery at Guadalcanal

Illustrated Books

These books combine stories with amazing pictures.

• The Legend of Blue Jacket
• Daniel Boone's Great Escape
• Off like the Wind: The Story of the Pony Express
• Texas Rangers: Legendary Lawmen
• Monster Alphabet

Humor Books

Michael Spradlin also writes funny books.

• It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Zombies: A Book Of Zombie Christmas Carols
• Every Zombie Eats Somebody Sometime: A Book Of Zombie Love Songs
• Jack and Jill Went Up To Kill: A Book Of Zombie Nursery Rhymes
• Pirate Haiku: Bilge Sucking Poems of Booty Grog and Wenches For Scurvy Sea Dogs