Salem, Oregon
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) is an American writer and a graduate of
Willamette University
Willamette University is a private liberal arts college with locations in Salem and Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1842, it is the oldest college in the Western United States. Originally named the Oregon Institute, the school was an unaffiliated ...
.
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The Dark Hills Divide
''The Dark Hills Divide'' is a (2005) children's fantasy and mystery novel by Patrick Carman. It is the first book in '' The Land of Elyon'' series, which focuses on the adventures of Alexa Daley, who is the daughter of Mr. Daley, the mayor of ...
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The Land of Elyon
The Land of Elyon is a series of children's fantasy novels by Patrick Carman.
The series consists of:
Book 1: ''The Dark Hills Divide''
Book 2: ''Beyond the Valley of Thorns''
Book 3: ''The Tenth City''
Prequel: ''Into the Mist''
Book 4: '' ...
''), were all New York Times bestsellers,.''New Fantasy Novel By Patrick Carman Moving Up in National Bestseller List'', February 7, 2005 /ref> ''The Land of Elyon'' has been translated into over twenty languages. The series was nominated for many state and national awards.
Carman followed the five-book Elyon series with the Atherton trilogy, which was shortlisted for the Texas Bluebonnet. Over two dozen books followed across middle grade and YA, including award-winning bestsellers Skeleton Creek, Floors, Pulse, Dark Eden, and Fizzopolis.
Carman is a public speaker who presents at national events throughout the year including the
National Book Festival
The National Book Festival is a literary festival in the United States organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, founded by Laura Bush and James H. Billington in 2001.
Background
In 1995 the First Lady of Texas Laura Bush (a former l ...
, the LA Book Festival, and the School Library Journal Summit. He has also spoken to over a million students at 2500+ schools across the country. On March 5, 2011, Patrick Carman gave a
TED
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Economics and finance
* TED spread between U.S. Treasuries and Eurodollar
Education
* ''Türk Eğitim Derneği'', the Turkish Education Association
** TED Ankara College Foundation Schools, Turkey
** Transvaal Education Depa ...
talk about 21st-Century literacy. He started an annual event in his own hometown, Walla Walla Kids Read, as a blueprint for literacy in rural communities.
Awards
* Texas Bluebonnet Award master list
** 2020: Mr. Gedrick and Me
* Parents Choice Award, US
** 2015: Floors
* Rhode Island Children's Book Award, Nominee
** 2015: Floors
* Official Selection, Story Lab Summer Reading Program, UK
** 2015: Floors
* 2011 New Mexico Land of Enchantment
** 2011: Skeleton Creek
** 2008: The Dark Hills Divide
** 2008-2009: The Dark Hills Divide
* Children's Book Council nominee
** 2010: The Crossbones
** 2010: Thirteen Days to Midnight
* YALSA Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers list
** 2011: Thirteen Days to Midnight
* Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Awards
** 2010-2011: Skeleton Creek
* Delaware Diamonds Booklist
** 2010-2011: Skeleton Creek
* Oregon Battle of the Books List
** 2010-2011: Skeleton Creek
** 2008-2009: The Dark Hills Divide
** 2008-2009: Atherton: The House of Power
* Truman Award Nominee
** 2009-2010: Atherton
* National E.B. White Award Nominee
** 2008: Atherton
* National Lamplighter Award
** 2008: Beyond the Valley of Thorns
** 2007: The Dark Hills Divide
* Wyoming Statewide Soaring Eagle Book Award short list
** 2009: Atherton: House of Power
* Florida Sunshine State Young Reader's Award Program short list
** 2008-2009: The Land of Elyon
** 2008-2009: Elliot's Park
* New Hampshire Isinglass Teen Book Award Short List
** 2008: Atherton: The House of Power
* VOYA's 2008 Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers List
* National Literacy Explore New Worlds Booklist (1 of 20 books chosen by the Library of Congress)
** Land of Elyon
* The Texas Bluebonnet Award (shortlist)
** 2008: Atherton: The House of Power
* Junior Library Guild Premier Selection
** 2008: Atherton: The House of Power
* Kids Wings Award recipient
** 2008: Atherton: The House of Power
* Cochecho Readers Award
** 2005-2006: The Dark Hills Divide
* Great Stone Face Award nominee
** 2006: The Dark Hills Divide
* Indian Paintbrush Award nominee
** 2005-2006: The Dark Hills Divide
* Black-Eyed Susan Award nominee
** 2006-2007: The Dark Hills Divide
* Waukesha County Kids Choice Award nominee
** 2006: The Dark Hills Divide
** 2007: Beyond the Valley of Thorns
* The Children's Crown Award nominee
** 2006-2007: The Dark Hills Divide
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iParenting Media
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Award
** 2005: The Dark Hills Divide
* Colorado Children's Book Award nominee
** 2007: Beyond the Valley of Thorns
The Land of Elyon
The Land of Elyon is a series of children's fantasy novels by Patrick Carman.
The series consists of:
Book 1: ''The Dark Hills Divide''
Book 2: ''Beyond the Valley of Thorns''
Book 3: ''The Tenth City''
Prequel: ''Into the Mist''
Book 4: '' ...
Series''
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The Dark Hills Divide
''The Dark Hills Divide'' is a (2005) children's fantasy and mystery novel by Patrick Carman. It is the first book in '' The Land of Elyon'' series, which focuses on the adventures of Alexa Daley, who is the daughter of Mr. Daley, the mayor of ...
(2005)
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Beyond the Valley of Thorns
''Beyond the Valley of Thorns'' is a children's fantasy novel, the second book in Patrick Carman's series of novels, The Land of Elyon.
Summary
Alexa Daley returns in the second book in the series. year has passed since her fateful adventure ...
(2005)
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The Tenth City
''The Tenth City'' is a children's fantasy novel, the third book in Patrick Carman's series of novels, The Land of Elyon.''the ...
(2006)
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Into the Mist
''Into the Mist'' is a children's fantasy novel by Patrick Carman. It is a prequel to the first book in The Land of Elyon series, '' The Dark Hills Divide''.Stargazer (2008)
Ghost in the Machine
The "ghost in the machine" is a term originally used to describe and critique the notion of the mind existing alongside and separate to the body. In more recent times, the term has several uses, including the concept that the intellectual part of ...
The Raven
"The Raven" is a narrative poem by American writer Edgar Allan Poe. First published in January 1845, the poem is often noted for its musicality, stylized language, and supernatural atmosphere. It tells of a distraught lover who is paid a myste ...
Trackers Series
''Trackers'' is a series of untitled books written by Patrick Carman. The books appear to be an interview with Detective Ganz. and Adam sitting in a room on Tuesday, August 12, which is most likely in 2009.No year is specified in the book, but 20 ...
Pulse
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(2014)
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Tremor
A tremor is an involuntary, somewhat rhythmic, muscle contraction and relaxation involving oscillations or twitching movements of one or more body parts. It is the most common of all involuntary movements and can affect the hands, arms, eyes, fa ...