Marcus Sedgwick
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Marcus Sedgwick was born in Kent
, England
. Marcus is a British
author and illustrator as well as a musician. He used to play for two bands namely playing the drums for Garrett
and as the guitarist in an ABBA
tribute group. He has published novels such as Floodland
(winner of the Branford Boase Award
in 2001) and The Dark Horse (shortlisted for The Guardian Children's Book Award
2002).
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
, England
England
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. Marcus is a British
United Kingdom
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author and illustrator as well as a musician. He used to play for two bands namely playing the drums for Garrett
Garrett
-Places:United States* Garrett, Illinois* Garrett, Indiana* Garrett, Pennsylvania* Garrett, Texas* Garrett, Washington* Garrett, Wyoming* Garrett County, Maryland-Other uses:...
and as the guitarist in an ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
tribute group. He has published novels such as Floodland
Floodland (novel)
Floodland is a children's fantasy novel by Marcus Sedgwick, published on March 2, 2000 by Orion Children's Books and aimed at children. Floodland won the Branford Boase Award in 2001 for an outstanding first published novel.- Plot introduction :...
(winner of the Branford Boase Award
Branford Boase Award
The Branford Boase Award is a British literary award presented annually to an outstanding novel for young people by a first-time writer.Wendy Boase, Editorial Director of Walker Books and Henrietta Branford worked together previously to produce a great number of books. Both Wendy Boase and...
in 2001) and The Dark Horse (shortlisted for The Guardian Children's Book Award
Guardian Award
The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize or Guardian Award is a prominent award for works of children's literature by British or Commonwealth authors, published in the United Kingdom during the preceding year. The award has been given annually since 1967, and is decided by a panel of authors and the...
2002).
Major novels
- FloodlandFloodland (novel)Floodland is a children's fantasy novel by Marcus Sedgwick, published on March 2, 2000 by Orion Children's Books and aimed at children. Floodland won the Branford Boase Award in 2001 for an outstanding first published novel.- Plot introduction :...
(2000) - The Dark Horse (2001)
- Witch Hill (2001)
- The Book of Dead DaysThe Book of Dead DaysThe Book of Dead Days is a novel by Marcus Sedgwick. It tells the story of a 15-year-old named Boy, a sorcerer named Valerian, a girl named Willow, and another sorcerer, Valerian's friend, called Kepler. The Book of Dead Days is set in the days between Christmas and New Year. The author refers to...
(2003) - A Christmas Wish (2003)
- Cowards (2003)
- The Dark Flight DownThe Dark Flight Down (novel)The Dark Flight Down is a 2005 novel by Marcus Sedgwick. It is the sequel to the 2003 novel The Book of Dead Days. It tells the story of the fifteen-year old Boy, his companion, Willow, and his new master, Kepler, in the aftermath of the death of Valerian, Boy's previous master.-Plot...
(2005) - The Foreshadowing (2005)
- My Swordhand Is SingingMy Swordhand Is SingingMy Swordhand Is Singing is a novel written by Marcus Sedgwick, set in the early 17th century. It won the 2007 Booktrust Teenage Prize.The novel is inspired by the original vampire folklore of Eastern Europe. The novel follows the story of Peter, the son of drunkard woodcutter Tomas, and his life in...
(2006) - Blood Red, Snow WhiteBlood Red, Snow WhiteBlood Red, Snow White is a historical novel by Marcus Sedgwick published in 2007. It is a novel of the Russian Revolution, a fictionalised account of the time the author Arthur Ransome spent in Russia...
(2007) - The Kiss of DeathThe Kiss of DeathThe Kiss of Death is a novel written by Marcus Sedgwick, and the sequel to My Swordhand is Singing. It is based in 18th Century Venice, and follows the story of a young boy called Marco, who is searching for his father who has gone missing...
(2008) - Revolver (2009)
- White Crow (2010)
- Midwinterblood (2011)
The Raven Mysteries Series
- Flood and Fang (2009)
- Ghosts and Gadgets (2009)
- Lunatics and Luck (2010)
- Vampires and Volts (2010)
- Magic and Mayhem (2011)
- Diamonds and Doom (2011)
Other books
- Outremer: Jaufré Rudel and the Countess of Tripoli - A Legend of the Crusades (1993) (Illustrator)
- The Emperor's New Clothes (2004) (Picture book)
- The Dead Days Omnibus (2006) (OmnibusAnthologyAn anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler. It may be a collection of poems, short stories, plays, songs, or excerpts...
)
Awards
- Branford Boase AwardBranford Boase AwardThe Branford Boase Award is a British literary award presented annually to an outstanding novel for young people by a first-time writer.Wendy Boase, Editorial Director of Walker Books and Henrietta Branford worked together previously to produce a great number of books. Both Wendy Boase and...
(2001) - Floodland - Edgar Allan PoeEdgar AwardThe Edgar Allan Poe Awards , named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America...
nomination (2001) - Witch Hill - Independent Reading Association Award nomination (2001) - Witch Hill
- Portsmouth Book Award nomination (2001) - Witch Hill
- Guardian Children's Fiction PrizeGuardian AwardThe Guardian Children's Fiction Prize or Guardian Award is a prominent award for works of children's literature by British or Commonwealth authors, published in the United Kingdom during the preceding year. The award has been given annually since 1967, and is decided by a panel of authors and the...
shortlist (2002) - The Dark Horse - 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...
shortlist (2002) - The Dark Horse - Blue Peter Book Award shortlist (2002) - The Dark Horse
- Guardian AwardGuardian AwardThe Guardian Children's Fiction Prize or Guardian Award is a prominent award for works of children's literature by British or Commonwealth authors, published in the United Kingdom during the preceding year. The award has been given annually since 1967, and is decided by a panel of authors and the...
nomination (2003) - The Book of Dead Days - Sheffield Book Award shortlist (2003) - The Book of Dead Days
- Edgar Allan PoeEdgar AwardThe Edgar Allan Poe Awards , named after Edgar Allan Poe, are presented every year by the Mystery Writers of America...
shortlist (2003) - The Book of Dead Days - Booktrust Teenage PrizeBooktrust Teenage PrizeThe Booktrust Teenage Prize is an annual award given to young adult literature published in the UK. The prize is administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading.-List of Prize Winners:...
shortlist (2006) - The Foreshadowing - 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...
shortlist (2007) - My Swordhand Is Singing - Nomination- Calderdale book of the year awards (2007) - My Swordhand Is Singing
- Booktrust Teenage PrizeBooktrust Teenage PrizeThe Booktrust Teenage Prize is an annual award given to young adult literature published in the UK. The prize is administered by Booktrust, an independent charity which promotes books and reading.-List of Prize Winners:...
winner (2007) - My Swordhand Is Singing - Costa Children's Book AwardCosta Book AwardsThe Costa Book Awards are a series of literary awards given to books by authors based in Great Britain and Ireland. They were known as the Whitbread Book Awards until 2005, after which Costa Coffee, a subsidiary of Whitbread, took over sponsorship....
shortlist (2007) - Blood Red, Snow White - 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...
shortlist (2010) - Revolver - 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...
shortlist (2011) - White Crow