Brian L. Falkner
| Brian Falkner | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Brian Leston Falkner 20 July 1962 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Occupation | Author |
| Nationality | New Zealander/Kiwi |
| Period | 2003-Present |
| Spouse | Ann Falkner |
| Children | 2 |
Brian Leston Falkner is a novelist who was born in Auckland New Zealand [1] on July 20, 1962 to Rex and Lillian Falkner. He grew up with 1 brother and 2 sisters. He was raised in South Island, New Zealand where he resided until the age of 26 when he returned to Auckland. He attended The University of Auckland and studied Computer Science but then went on to be a world famous author after receiving a degree in journalism. He has received many prestigious awards such as the Sr. Julius Vogel Award for Science Fiction.[1]
Writing career
His first published novel was a junior fiction story about rugby called "Henry and the Flea".[1] To date he has published 4 different Series in Young Adult books such as The Tomorrow Code, Brain Jack, The Project and The Assault.[1]The Tomorrow Code regards two young teens who must decipher a code to save the world. According to WorldCat, the book is held in 876 libraries [2] "Brain Jack revolves around a young computer hacker who must save the world.[3] The Project is an action-mystery novel that is a best seller.[4] The Assault is a sci-fi thriller.[5] He also writes for younger viewers with Henry and the Flea, The Real Thing, The Super Freak, Maddy West and the Tongue Taker, and Northwood. These books are designated for younger readers.[6]
Books
- ' The Tomorrow Code"(2008)[1]
- ' Brain Jack"(2009)[1]
- ' The Project"(2010)[1]
- ' Assault- Recon Team Angel #1"(2011)
- ' Task Force- Recon Team Angel #2"(2013)
- ' Ice War- Recon Team Angel #2" (2014)
- ' Henry and the Flea"(2003)[1]
- 'The Real Thing[1]
- 'The Super Freak"(2005)[1]
- 'Northwood'(2013)
- 'Maddy West and the Tongue Taker"(2012)
Awards
- Esther Glen Award 2004 shortlist for Henry and the Flea.[1][7]
- Storylines Notable Books List 2004 Junior Fiction list for Henry and the Flea.[7]
- Storylines Notable Books List 2005 Junior Fiction list for The Real Thing.[7]
- New Zealand Post Children’s Book Awards 2006 Junior Fiction shortlist for Super Freak.[7]
- Storylines Notable Books List 2006 for Super Freak.[7]
- University of Iowa International Writing Programme 2008.
- Esther Glen Award 2009 shortlist for The Tomorrow Code.[7]
- New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2009 Young Adult Fiction shortlist for The Tomorrow Code.[7]
- Storylines Notable Books List 2009 Young Adult Fiction list for The Tomorrow Code.[7]
- Storylines Notable Books List 2010 Young Adult Fiction list for Brainjack.[7]
- New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2010 Young Adult Finalist for Brainjack.[7]
- New Zealand Post Children's Book Awards 2010 Young Adult Children's Choice category winner for Brainjack.[7]
- Storylines Notable Books List 2011 Young Adult Fiction list for The Project.[7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 "Brian Falkner". Biography in Context. Contemporary Authors Online. Detroit: Gale. Gale Document Number: GALE H1000191317. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
- ↑ WorldCat item record
- ↑ "Brain Jack"
- ↑ The Project
- ↑ "The Assault"
- ↑ Brian Falkner Books
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 7.9 7.10 7.11 Storyline Profile