Bruce Coville
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About
An American fantasy and children's author, he penned the I Was a Sixth Grade Alien and Magic Shop book series. His other works include the Unicorn Chronicles and the Space Brat series.
Before Fame
He had brief stints as a gravedigger and an elementary school teacher before becoming a writer. He published his first novel, The Monster's Ring, in 1989.
Trivia
He was awarded the California Young Reader Medal in 1997 for his book, Jennifer Murdley's Toad.
Family Life
He married Katherine Dietz when he was a teenager. He and his wife became parents to three children: Orion, Cara and Adam.
Associated With
He retold the stories of William Shakespeare for young audiences.