N. D. Wilson facts for kids

Nathan David Wilson, born in 1978, is an American author. He is well-known for writing exciting books for young adults and children. His stories often mix adventure with deep ideas. Some of his famous works include the 100 Cupboards Trilogy and the Ashtown Burials series.

About N. D. Wilson

Nathan David Wilson grew up in Moscow, Idaho. His father is Douglas Wilson, and his mother is Nancy Wilson. Nathan was named after two important figures from the Bible, Nathan and David. He went to a school called Logos School.

When Nathan was in sixth grade, he decided he wanted to become a writer. However, he did not start writing long stories until several years later. He graduated from New Saint Andrews College in 1999. He also studied theology from 1999 to 2000. In 2001, he earned a master's degree from St. John's College.

While he was studying for his master's degree, Wilson began to focus seriously on writing fantasy books for children. He started one novel called "The Seventh Sneeze," but he later joked that the title was the best part! He stopped working on that book and began a new project. This new project eventually became his popular 100 Cupboards series.

Wilson started teaching at New Saint Andrews College in 2001. By 2005, he was named a Fellow of Literature at the college. He is married to Heather Wilson, and they have five children.

His Books and Stories

N. D. Wilson has written many published works. These include three book series and two standalone novels for young adults. He has also written picture books for younger children and even a textbook.

Wilson has shared that his fiction often includes clever references to classic literature. For example, his novel Leepike Ridge uses ideas from famous books like The Odyssey, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and King Solomon's Mines.

The 100 Cupboards series was inspired by the King Arthur stories. It also draws ideas from fairy tales. The Ashtown Burials series features many historical and mythological characters, like Gilgamesh. The first book in that series, The Dragon's Tooth, even reuses parts from the beginning of Treasure Island. His book Boys of Blur is set in the Florida Everglades but mirrors the ancient story of Beowulf.

One important idea that appears often in Wilson's books is fatherhood. His stories explore how characters deal with not having a father and how they find father figures in their lives.

Wilson's short stories and other writings have appeared in several magazines. These include Credenda/Agenda, the Chattahoochee Review, Christianity Today, and Books & Culture.

Most reviews for Wilson's books have been positive. For example, Kirkus Reviews said about The 100 Cupboards that Wilson's writing is "fantastical." They also noted that his clever sentences make it more than just another fantasy story.

Film and Television Work

N. D. Wilson has also worked on movies and television shows.

A "bookumentary" film based on his book Notes from the Tilt-a-Whirl was released in 2011. Wilson himself narrated this film.

He also wrote and directed a movie called The River Thief. This movie came out in theaters in 2016 and starred Joel Courtney.

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