Robin LaFevers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Robin Lorraine LaFevers
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Robin LaFevers at the Miami Book Fair International in 2014
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| Pen name | R. L. LaFevers, Robin LaFevers |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | US |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Notable awards | Junior Library Guild Selection |
| Children | 2 |
Robin Lorraine LaFevers is an American author who writes exciting books for children and young adults. She grew up in California and loves to create stories filled with adventure and magic.
She is famous for her Theodosia series, which is illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. She also wrote the Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist series, with pictures by Kelly Murphy. For older readers, she wrote the popular His Fair Assassin series.
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About Robin LaFevers
Robin LaFevers grew up in Los Angeles, California. Today, she lives on a small ranch in Southern California with her husband and two sons.
She has always loved animals, and you can often find animals in her books. She also cares a lot about nature and the environment, which is clear in her Nathaniel Fludd books. Robin believes in magic, and this belief often sparks the amazing adventures in her stories, like in the Theodosia series.
Awards and Recognition
Many of Robin LaFevers's books have won special awards and been recognized for how good they are.
Book Awards
- Her book Flight of the Phoenix was chosen by the Junior Library Guild in 2009.
- Dark Triumph was named one of the Best Fiction for Young Adults in 2014 by YALSA. It also won an Indies Choice Book Award Young Adult Honor.
- Grave Mercy was nominated for the Iowa High School Book Award in 2014-2015. It was also nominated for the Abe Lincoln Teen Choice Book Award in 2017.
- Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos was a Junior Library Guild Selection. It was also a Booksense Summer Pick.
Robin LaFevers's Books
Robin LaFevers has written many different series and standalone books.
Standalone Books
These are books that are not part of a series.
- The Falconmaster (2003)
- Werewolf Rising (2006)
- Wild Daughters of Ares (This book is currently on hold)
His Fair Assassin Series
This series is written for young adults. It takes place in Brittany, a region that is now part of France, way back in the late 1400s. The first three books are called the "His Fair Assassin" trilogy. The last two books are known as the "Courting Darkness Duology."
- Grave Mercy (2012)
- Dark Triumph (2013)
- Mortal Heart (2014)
- Courting Darkness (2019)
- Igniting Darkness (2020)
Lowthar's Blade Series
This is a fantasy series written for younger readers.
- The Forging of the Blade (2004)
- The Secrets of Grim Wood (2005)
- The True Blade of Power (2005)
Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Series
This exciting series is for young readers. It follows a boy named Nathaniel, also called Nate, Fludd. He travels all over the world looking for amazing mythical creatures! The books in this series are illustrated by Kelly Murphy.
- Flight of the Phoenix (2009)
- The Basilisk's Lair (2010)
- The Wyverns' Treasure (2010)
- The Unicorn's Tale (2011)
- A fifth book is planned but is currently on hold.
Theodosia Series
This middle grade series is set in Edwardian London and Egypt. The main character, Theodosia, goes on adventures related to ancient Egypt. She works to protect the world from curses found on old artifacts that her parents bring home. A TV show based on this series, called Theodosia, started filming in 2021!
- Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos (2007)
- Theodosia and the Staff of Osiris (2008)
- Theodosia and the Eyes of Horus (2010)
- Theodosia and the Last Pharaoh (2011)
- A fifth book is planned but is currently on hold.
Images for kids
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Robin LaFevers at the Miami Book Fair International 2014
