Ron Roy facts for kids

Ron Roy was born on April 29, 1940. He is an American writer who creates exciting children's books. He mostly writes mystery stories for young readers like you!

Ron Roy is famous for his popular book series. These include A to Z Mysteries, which started in 1997, Capital Mysteries from 2001, and Calendar Mysteries from 2009.

About Ron Roy's Life

Ron Roy was born in Hartford, Connecticut. He grew up nearby in East Hartford. He has lived in Connecticut for most of his life.

He went to the University of Connecticut and earned a degree in English. Later, he got a master's degree in early childhood education from the University of Hartford. Ron Roy taught fourth grade for ten years. In 1978, he sold his first book and became a full-time writer. His first books were picture books.

Ron Roy is not married and does not have children. As of 2023, he lives in San Antonio, Texas.

Fun Facts About Ron Roy

Here are some cool things to know about Ron Roy:

• His parents named him Wallace Ronald Roy. He later shortened it to Ron Roy.
• When he was a kid, he was shy. He loved to read and study nature.
• Mr. Ben Hancock was Ron Roy's favorite teacher. He inspired Ron to become a teacher himself.
• When Ron Roy first started writing, no publishing companies wanted his stories. But he didn't give up! He kept writing more and more.
• He has a cute dog named Parker, who is a Bichon Frise. He also has two goldfish, but they don't have names.
• His hobbies include swimming, hiking, cooking, and traveling to new places.
• His favorite color is green.

Ron Roy's Advice on Writing

Ron Roy has shared some great tips for writers:

• "Writing should be fun. Try to enjoy the process. If you, as the writer, are having fun, your readers will, too."
• "It's a good idea to read a lot because that's how we learn. I have found that readers make good writers. Reading will make you smarter and give you a better vocabulary."

Ron Roy's Book Series

A to Z Mysteries

The A to Z Mysteries is a series of chapter books. They are great for readers aged 6 to 9. There are 26 books in this series, published from 1997 to 2005. Ron Roy wrote all of them. John Steven Gurney drew the pictures inside and the original covers. Stephen Gilpin created new cover art in 2015.

In each book, three friends named Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve a mystery. Their adventures happen in their made-up hometown of Green Lawn, Connecticut. Sometimes they travel to other places in the USA. Each book is usually about 80 to 90 pages long.

Capital Mysteries

The Capital Mysteries is another chapter book series by Ron Roy. It's also for readers aged 6 to 9. There are 14 books in this series, published from 2001 to 2012. Timothy Bush drew the inside pictures, and Greg Swearingen created the cover art.

In these books, two kids named KC and Marshall solve mysteries. Their adventures take place in and around Washington, D.C. Sometimes, the mysteries even involve the President of the United States!

Calendar Mysteries

The Calendar Mysteries is a chapter book series for younger readers, like first and second graders. There are 13 books in this series, published from 2009 to 2014. Ron Roy wrote them, and John Steven Gurney did the illustrations and cover art.

The main characters in these books are cousins. They are also the younger brothers and sisters of Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose from the A to Z Mysteries series. Each book is about 65 pages long.

A to Z Mysteries Super Editions

The A to Z Mysteries Super Editions is another chapter book series for readers aged 6 to 9. These books started coming out in 2006. Ron Roy writes them, and John Steven Gurney creates the illustrations and cover art.

These books continue the popular original A to Z Mysteries series. The last book in the first series was published in 2005. In the Super Editions, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose travel to different places across the USA and solve new mysteries. These books are longer, usually around 130 pages.

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