Sigmund Brouwer facts for kids

Sigmund Brouwer (born 1959) is a Canadian author. He writes books for children, young adults, and adults. He has written over 100 books. More than four million copies of his books have been printed.

Brouwer's book, Dead Man's Switch, won an award in 2015. It was named Canada's best young adult mystery. His adult book, Thief of Glory, was named Book of the Year. It also won the Alberta Readers Choice Awards. Another book, The Last Disciple, was even featured in Time magazine.

Early Life and Education

Sigmund Brouwer is a Dutch Canadian. His parents, Willem and Gerda, moved to Red Deer, Alberta. They came after surviving World War II in the Netherlands.

Brouwer was born and grew up in Red Deer, Alberta. He still lives there today. He studied at Calvin College and Carleton University. He earned degrees in Commerce and Journalism.

When he was younger, Brouwer was a talented athlete. At age 22, he won a gold medal. This was for racquetball doubles at the Canada Winter Games.

Brouwer wrote his first book when he was just ten years old. He started sending his stories to publishers at age 20. His first story was published in 1985. It appeared in a magazine called Western Producer. His first published book was part of the Accidental Detectives series.

About His Life

Sigmund Brouwer divides his time between two places. He lives in Red Deer, Alberta, and Nashville, Tennessee. He has two daughters. His oldest daughter, Cova Brouwer Gentry, works as a screenwriter. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

His Books

Sigmund Brouwer has written many different kinds of books. Here is a list of some of his works.

Nonfiction Books

These books are based on facts and real information.

• Rock & Roll Literacy (2011) (This book helps teachers. It is based on his school presentation program.)

Novels for Adults

These are longer stories for adult readers.

• Blades of Valor (2014) (Book 4 in the Merlin's Immortals series)
• Broken Angel (2009)
• The Canary List (2011)
• Dead Man's Switch (2014)
• Flight of Shadows (2010)
• Fortress of Mist (2013) (Book 2 in the Merlin's Immortals series)
• The Last Disciple (2012) (written with Hank Hanegraaf)
• Martyr's Fire (2013) (Book 3 in the Merlin's Immortals series)
• Nowhere to Hide (2015)
• The Orphan King (2012) (Book 1 in the Merlin's Immortals series)
• Saffire (2016)
• Thief of Glory (2014)

Books for Young Adults and Children

These books are written for younger readers.

• Absolute Pressure (2009)
• All-Star Pride (2006)
• Ambush (2012) (Book 3 in the Robot Wars series)
• Barracuda (2016)
• Billboard Express (2016)
• Blazer Drive (2007)
• Chief Honor (2008)
• Clan (2021)
• Cobra Strike (2007)
• Counterattack (2012) (Book 4 in the Robot Wars series)
• Creature of the Mists (1991) (Book 6 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• Death Trap (2009) (Book 1 in the Robot Wars series)
• Devil's Pass (2012)
• The Disappearing Jewel of Madagascar (1990) (Book 4 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• Double Cross (2009) (Book 2 in the Robot Wars series)
• Escalate (2018)
• Final Battle (2012) (Book 5 in the Robot Wars series)
• Heavy Freight (2017)
• Hitmen Triumph (2007)
• Hurricane Power (2007)
• Hush, Puppy (2022) (Book 3 in the Charlie's Rules series)
• Innocent Heroes: Stories of Animals in the First World War (2020)
• Justine McKeen and the Bird Nerd (2013)
• Justine McKeen, Bottle Throttle (2016)
• Justine McKeen, Eat Your Beets (2013)
• Justine McKeen, Thermostat Chat (2017)
• Justine McKeen, Pooper Scooper (2012)
• Justine McKeen, Queen of Green (2011)
• Justine McKeen, Walk the Talk (2012)
• Justine McKeen vs. the Queen of Mean (2014)
• Lost Beneath Manhattan (1990) (Accidental Detectives series)
• Mars Diaries (2000-02)
• Madness at Moonshiner's Bay (1992) (Accidental Detectives)
• Maverick Mania (2008)
• The Missing Map of Pirate's Haven (1991) (Book 5 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• The Mystery Tribe of Camp Blackeagle (1990) (Book 2 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• Oil King Courage (2009)
• Pasture Bedtime (2021) (Book 1 in the Charlie's Rules series)
• Phantom Outlaw at Wolf Creek (Book 3 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• Race for the Park Street Treasure (1991) (Accidental Detectives series)
• Rebel Glory (2006)
• Rock the Boat (2015)
• Ruff Day (2021) (Book 2 in the Charlie's Rules series)
• Scarlet Thunder (2008)
• Sewer Rats (2006)
• Shortcuts (1993) (Accidental Detectives series)
• Sunrise at the Mayan Temple (1992) (Book 10 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• Terror on Kamikaze Run (Accidental Detectives series)
• Thunderbird Spirit (2008) (Lightning on Ice series)
• Tiger Threat (2006)
• Timberwolf Challenge (2008)
• Timberwolf Chase (2006)
• Timberwolf Hunt (2007)
• Timberwolf Prey (2010)
• Timberwolf Revenge (2006)
• Timberwolf Rivals (2009)
• Timberwolf Tracks (2009)
• Timberwolf Trap (2007)
• Tin Soldier (2014)
• Titan Clash (2007)
• Trapped (2022)
• True Blue (2018) (written with Cindy Morgan)
• Tyrant of the Badlands (1996) (Book 13 in the Accidental Detectives series)
• Unleashed (2015)
• Winter Hawk Star (2007)
• Wired (2020)