Bruce Coville
Bruce Coville
Author • Narratorb. 1950-05-16 · From United States- Books
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Bruce Farrington Coville was born in Syracuse, New York, on May 16, 1950. He worked as a teacher, toy maker, magazine editor, gravedigger and cookware salesman before becoming a full-time writer in 1986. His first book, the picture book The Foolish Giant (1977), was illustrated by his wife, the artist Katherine Coville.
He has since written more than 100 books for young readers, among them the My Teacher Is an Alien series, I Was a 6th Grade Alien, the Magic Shop books, the Unicorn Chronicles and, with Jane Yolen, Armageddon Summer. He is also a co-founder of Full Cast Audio, which records unabridged audiobooks performed by full casts.
In 2012 he received the New York Library Association's Empire State Award for Excellence in Literature for Young People.
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Bruce Coville is widely recognized for his humorous and imaginative middle grade fantasy and science fiction novels, often featuring children encountering magical creatures or aliens. His "My Teacher Is an Alien" series is particularly popular and exemplifies his distinctive blend of comedy and adventure.
Bruce Coville's novel "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" was adapted into a television movie titled "The Book of Dragons" in 1996. Additionally, "The Monster's Ring" was adapted into a film called "The Ring of the Nibelungs."
For readers new to Bruce Coville, a good starting point would be "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" or "The Monster's Ring," as these are standalone stories that showcase his characteristic blend of humor and fantasy. Alternatively, beginning with the first book in his "My Teacher Is an Alien" series is excellent for those who enjoy a longer series.