Chris Wooding
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Chris Wooding is a British
writer
born in Leicester
, England
and now living in London
. His first book, Crashing, which he wrote at the age of nineteen, was published in 1998 when he was twenty-one. Since then he has written many more, including The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray
, which won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
Silver Award, and Poison, which won the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year
. He is also the author of three different, completed series; Broken Sky
, an anime
-influenced fantasy serial for children, Braided Path
, a fantasy trilogy for adults, and Malice, a young adult fantasy that mixes graphic novel with the traditional novel; as well as another, ongoing series, Tales of the Ketty Jay, a steampunk sci-fi fantasy for adults.
A film adaptation of Malice is reported to be underway.
United Kingdom
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writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
born in Leicester
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
, England
England
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and now living in London
London
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. His first book, Crashing, which he wrote at the age of nineteen, was published in 1998 when he was twenty-one. Since then he has written many more, including The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray
The Haunting of Alaizabel Cray
The Haunting Of Alaizabel Cray is a Gothic, steampunk horror/ /alternate history novel about Victorian London overrun by the wych-kin, demonic creatures that have rendered the city uninhabitable south of the river, and which stalk the streets after dark...
, which won the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
Nestlé Smarties Book Prize
The Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Silver Award, and Poison, which won the Lancashire Children's Book of the Year
Lancashire Children's Book of the Year
The Lancashire Children's Book of the Year is an award given to works of children's literature, voted for by a panel of young judges. It was established in 1986 with the first award presented the following year...
. He is also the author of three different, completed series; Broken Sky
Broken Sky
Broken Sky is a novel series that draws on anime influence, and was written by Chris Wooding between the years 1999 and 2001. Originally planned to be released as a series of twenty-seven books of 80 to 100 pages each, the plans were changed following the release of Act One, Part Nine when -...
, an anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
-influenced fantasy serial for children, Braided Path
Braided Path
The Braided Path is a critically acclaimed trilogy of novels written by the author Chris Wooding. The series starts with The Weavers of Saramyr which was Wooding’s first adult fantasy book - as he usually writes for the teenage market. This is reflected in the book not just in the style of writing,...
, a fantasy trilogy for adults, and Malice, a young adult fantasy that mixes graphic novel with the traditional novel; as well as another, ongoing series, Tales of the Ketty Jay, a steampunk sci-fi fantasy for adults.
Works
- Crashing (1998)
- Catchman (1998)
- Kerosene (1999)
- Endgame (2000)
- Broken SkyBroken SkyBroken Sky is a novel series that draws on anime influence, and was written by Chris Wooding between the years 1999 and 2001. Originally planned to be released as a series of twenty-seven books of 80 to 100 pages each, the plans were changed following the release of Act One, Part Nine when -...
series (1999-2001) - The Haunting of Alaizabel CrayThe Haunting of Alaizabel CrayThe Haunting Of Alaizabel Cray is a Gothic, steampunk horror/ /alternate history novel about Victorian London overrun by the wych-kin, demonic creatures that have rendered the city uninhabitable south of the river, and which stalk the streets after dark...
(2001) - Poison (2003)
- Braided PathBraided PathThe Braided Path is a critically acclaimed trilogy of novels written by the author Chris Wooding. The series starts with The Weavers of Saramyr which was Wooding’s first adult fantasy book - as he usually writes for the teenage market. This is reflected in the book not just in the style of writing,...
series:
- The Weavers of Saramyr (2003)
- The Skein of Lament (2004)
- The Ascendancy Veil (2005)
- Storm ThiefStorm ThiefStorm Thief is a 2006 dystopian science-fiction novel written by Chris Wooding and published by Scholastic Books. It also has elements of the Gothic, tech-punk, and alternate history genres...
(2006) - The FadeThe FadeThe Fade is a science fiction book by Chris Wooding, issued in 2007.It is set on the moon of a planet with two suns. The two suns make life on the surface of the moon impossible for the endemic humanoids, except for the Sun Children, who use mobile shelters and 'sun-suits' for protection from the...
(2007) - Malice duology:
- Storm Thief
- Malice (2009)
- Havoc (2010)
- Tales of the Ketty Jay:
- Retribution Falls (2009)
- The Black Lung Captain (2010)
- The Iron Jackal (2011)
A film adaptation of Malice is reported to be underway.
Awards and nominations
- 2001, The Haunting of Alaizabel CrayThe Haunting of Alaizabel CrayThe Haunting Of Alaizabel Cray is a Gothic, steampunk horror/ /alternate history novel about Victorian London overrun by the wych-kin, demonic creatures that have rendered the city uninhabitable south of the river, and which stalk the streets after dark...
won the Nestlé Smarties Book PrizeNestlé Smarties Book PrizeThe Nestlé Children's Book Prize, also known as the Nestlé Smarties Book Prize, was an annual award given to children's books written in the previous year by a UK citizen or resident. The prize was administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading, and sponsored by...
Silver Award - 2004, Poison won the Lancashire Children's Book of the YearLancashire Children's Book of the YearThe Lancashire Children's Book of the Year is an award given to works of children's literature, voted for by a panel of young judges. It was established in 1986 with the first award presented the following year...
- 2004, Poison nominated for the Carnegie MedalCarnegie MedalThe Carnegie Medal is a literary award established in 1936 in honour of Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and given annually to an outstanding book for children and young adults. It is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals...
- 2007, Storm ThiefStorm ThiefStorm Thief is a 2006 dystopian science-fiction novel written by Chris Wooding and published by Scholastic Books. It also has elements of the Gothic, tech-punk, and alternate history genres...
nominated for the Carnegie MedalCarnegie MedalThe Carnegie Medal is a literary award established in 1936 in honour of Scottish philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and given annually to an outstanding book for children and young adults. It is awarded by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals... - 2010, Retribution Falls shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke AwardArthur C. Clarke AwardThe Arthur C. Clarke Award is a British award given for the best science fiction novel first published in the United Kingdom during the previous year. The award was established with a grant from Arthur C. Clarke and the first prize was awarded in 1987...