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- Born: October 27, 1970Official Site: About Jonathan Stroud
- Birthplace: Bedford, EnglandOfficial Site: About Jonathan Stroud
- Alma Mater: York UniversityOfficial Site: About Jonathan Stroud
- Spouse: Gina Stroud
- Resides: Hertfordshire, EnglandOfficial Site: About Jonathan Stroud
- Children: Isabelle and ArthurOfficial Site: About Jonathan Stroud
- Literary genre: Fiction and fantasy for children.
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Jonathan Stroud is a British writer and author of fantasy books for children and young adults including the award-winning series, The Bartimaeus Trilogy.The Bartimaeus Trilogy: The Bartimaeus Books
Personal
Jonathan Stroud grew up near London, England, where his family moved when he was six. He was often hospitalized due to illness, and says that reading was a welcome escape. Stroud started writing while still in school, creating simple board games and comics, but soon found he enjoyed writing poetry and plays.Official Site: About Jonathan StroudCareer
After graduating from college, Stroud took a position at Walker Books as an editor, assisting other authors with various aspects of their work. His earliest books were word puzzles, the very first of which was Justin Credible's Word Play World, published in 1994.Official Site: About Jonathan StroudHe gave up his position at Walker to begin a full time writing career, in 2001. Buried Fire, his first novel had been released a few years earliler.Official Site: About Jonathan Stroud
The Amulet of Samarkand, the first installment of The Bartimaeus Trilogy, was published in 2003.BookBrowse: Author Biography A film version of the book is planned.British Council: Jonathan Stroud Biography
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Jonathan Stroud on Amazon
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Wild America (Keepcase) - $14.98
Based on the true story of the daredevil Stouffer brothers, "Wild America."Amazon
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Heroes of the Valley - $17.99
Halli Sveinsson has grown up in the House of Svein, listening to the legends of the heroes as all his forefathers did. His is a peaceful society where the violence of the past has...Amazon
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The Golem's Eye (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 2) - $8.99
Now in paperback -- the exciting second volume in the critically acclaimed series -- a New York Times best seller in hardcover for sixteen weeks.Amazon
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The Amulet of Samarkand (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1) - $8.99
Nathaniel is a magician's apprentice, taking his first lessons in the arts of magic. But when a devious hot-shot wizard named Simon Lovelace ruthlessly humiliates Nathaniel in fron...Amazon
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Ptolemy's Gate (The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 3) - $8.99
Three years have passed since the magician Nathaniel helped prevent a cataclysmic attack on London. Now an established member of the British Government, he faces unprecedented prob...Amazon
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Whatever happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? 1 AnswerJonathan Taylor Thomas has gone off the entertainment scene altogether at the moment. His last work was as the Director of a short film called "The Extra" in 20... read more -
Whatever happened to Jonathan Taylor Thomas? 1 AnswerJonathan Taylor Thomas has gone off the entertainment scene altogether at the moment. His last work was as the Director of a short film called "The Extra" in 20... read more
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Have you heard of Jonathan Coulton? 3 AnswersHe's a singer, songwriter, former computer programmer and Yale graduate. His discography includes "Smoking Monkey (2003) Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow (2004... read more
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Jonathan Stroud Personal Timeline
- 1970: Born on October 27, in Bedford, England.
- 1999: Novel, Buried Fire is published.
- 2001: Marries children's book illustrator, Gina, and begins writing full time.
- 2001: Publishes his second adventure novel, The Leap.
- 2003: The first novel of The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Amulet of Samarkand, is released.
- 2004: Receives American Library Association's Notable Book award for The Amulet of Samarkand.
- 2004: Booklist names The Amulet of Samarkand a Top 10 Fantasy Book for Youth.
- 2004: Receives the Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year award.
- 2006: Ptolemy's Gate is named by Booklist as Editor's Choice.
- 2006: Receives the Horn Book Fanfare Best Book award for Ptolemy's Gate
- 2006: Ptolemy's Gate is listed as a Book Sense National Best Seller.
- 2006: Publishes The Last Seige.
- 2006: The Bartimaeus Trilogy is cited as a New York Times Bestselling Series.
- 2006: Wins the Cybil Award for Ptolemy's Gate
- 2007: The Jury of Young Readers selects The Bartimaeus Trilogy for Children's Book award.
- 2007: Son Arthur is born on April 26.
- 2007: Contributes a short story, The Girl in the Tower, to Midnight Feast.
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Jonathan Stroud Publications Timeline
- 1994: World Puzzles
- 1996: The Lost Treasure of Captain Blood
- 1997: The Viking Saga of Harri Bristlebeard
- 1999: Alfie's Big Adventure
- 1999: Buried Fire
- 1999: The Little Red Car
- 2000: Sightseers: Ancient Rome
- 2000: Goldilocks and the Three Bears Puzzle Storybook
- 2000: Little Spike and Long Tail
- 2001: The Leap
- 2003: The Last Siege
- 2003: The Amulet of Samarkand - book 1 of The Bartimaeus Trilogy
- 2004: The Golem's Eye - book 2 of The Bartimaeus Trilogy
- 2005: Ptolemy's Gate - book 3 of The Bartimaeus Trilogy
- 2009: Heroes of the Valley
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Jonathan Thank you to Trey Stroud, C. Todd Marks, Paula Bono Dockery, Jeff Kottkamp, Tony DeSisto, and Jack Latvala... http://ff.im/-cmO88
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Jonathan Thank you to Trey Stroud for Florida State House Representative, District 60 for Sponsoring a Table at... http://ff.im/-cmGhj
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Finished with Buried Fire by Jonathan Stroud http://bit.ly/6CkkVO
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@accioscar Eragon by Christoffer Paolini (more fantasy than Sci-fi) and The Bartholomew Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud ♥
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