Robin LaFevers facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Robin Lorraine LaFevers
LaFevers at the Miami Book Fair International 2014
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 is known for creating fantasy stories filled with adventure and magic.

Her popular books include Theodosia and Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist for younger readers. She also wrote the His Fair Assassin series, which is enjoyed by young adults.

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 them as characters in her novels. She also cares deeply about nature and the environment, which is clear in her Nathaniel Fludd books. Robin believes in magic, and this belief helps her create the magical worlds in stories like Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos.

Awards and Recognition

Robin LaFevers' books have won several awards and honors. These awards show how much readers and critics enjoy her stories.

• 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 (Young Adult Library Services Association). It also received an Indies Choice Book Award Young Adult Honor in 2014.
• 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 and a Booksense Summer Pick.

Robin LaFevers' Books

Robin LaFevers has written many books, both as Robin LaFevers and R. L. LaFevers.

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 and has not been released.)

His Fair Assassin Series

This series is published under the name Robin LaFevers. It is a historical fantasy series set in Brittany (which is now part of France) in the late 1400s. The first three books are known as the "His Fair Assassin" trilogy. The next two books are called the "Courting Darkness Duology."

• Grave Mercy (2012)
• Dark Triumph (2013)
• Mortal Heart (2014)
• Courting Darkness (2019)
• Igniting Darkness (2020)

Lowthar's Blade Series

This fantasy series is for young readers and was published under the name R. L. LaFevers.

• The Forging of the Blade (2004)
• The Secrets of Grim Wood (2005)
• The True Blade of Power (2005)

Nathaniel Fludd, Beastologist Series

This series for young readers was published under the name R.L. LaFevers. The books are illustrated by Kelly Murphy. They follow the exciting adventures of a boy named Nathaniel (Nate) Fludd as he travels the world. Nate's mission is to find and study mythical beasts.

• Flight of the Phoenix (2009)
• The Basilisk's Lair (2010)
• The Wyverns' Treasure (2010)
• The Unicorn's Tale (2011)
• The fifth book in this series is currently on hold and has not been released.

Theodosia Series

This middle grade series is published as R. L. LaFevers. It takes place in Edwardian London and Egypt. The main character, Theodosia, has many adventures related to Egyptology. She works to protect the world from ancient curses found on artifacts her parents discover. A television series based on these books, called Theodosia, began production in April 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)
• The fifth book in this series is currently on hold and has not been released.