Sometimes one hero isnt enough mack macavoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. He has written over 160 books, though most are as a co author with his wife. Grant currently lives in knoxville tn with his wife, elizabeth, and their golden retriever, beau. Michael grant born july 26, 1954 is an american author of young adult fiction.
He is best known as the author of the gone dystopian adventure series. Most of the books he wrote are in collaboration with his wife. He has written over 160 books, though most are as a coauthor with his wife. Sometimes one hero isnt enoughsometimes you need a full dozen. The call is the first book in bestselling author michael grant s hilarious new fantasy adventure series.
He has a bs in criminal justice and an ma in psychology from john jay college and hes a graduate of the fbi national academy. Books by michael grant authors like michael grant what. Michael grant, who wrote histories of the ancient world, is. Bzrk berserk by michael grant, new york times bestselling author of the gone series, ramps up the action and suspense to a whole new level of excitement. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The first book in grants new series, the magnificent 12, introduces unlikely hero mack, who has a serious case of mediumness and a vast array of phobias. He is afraid of everything like heights, the dark, enclosed spaces, but absolutely fearless in the face of bullies. Having himself spent 21 years as a fugitive from justice, he knows firsthand about life on the run. Michael grant is an american novelist with forte in young adult novel writing. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs.
By his own admission he sets out to scare his readers. Grant is the sole author of the gone series, the bzrk series, the messenger of fear series, and the front lines trilogy. Two men, identifying themselves as cops, enter the stale apartment of a major harlem drugdealer whos never afraid of copspredictable as the sunrise. Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now. Michael grant, author of the new york times bestselling gone books, shows his funny side in this fantasyadventure series, which concludes with this fourth book. Michael grant books list of books by author michael grant. Michael grant, author of the gone series, the messenger of fear series, the magnificent twelve series, and the front lines trilogy, has spent much of his life on the move.
Michael is the new york times bestselling author of the gone series and has written a total of 150 books yes, you read that right. Right now, somewhere in the san francisco bay area, michael is listening to the murderous call of seagulls and staring dreamily at his charming view of alcatraz, imagining fresh ways of terrifying his readers. The magnificent 12 by michael grant, is a great first book in the series. James dashner pittacus lore ally condie lauren oliver marie lu james patterson maggie stiefvater veronica rossi kami garcia, margaret stohl carrie ryan books by this author. Read the call the magnificent 12, book 1, by michael grant online on bookmate twelveyearold mack macavoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Michael grant is a twentythree year veteran of the new york city police department and a former security director at a fortune five hundred company. Enter grimluk, a 3,000yearold man who informs mack that he is to be the first of the new magnifica, a group of 12 kids who must join their talents and inheritedyetunknown powers to fight the evil pale queen and her vicious daughter. Best fiction books are always available here the largest online library. But risky sounds a little scary, and mack doesnt want to be a hero. Oct 10, 2014 bzrk berserk by michael grant, new york times bestselling author of the gone series, ramps up the action and suspense to a whole new level of excitement. If youd like the chance to interview your favourite authors too, heres how to join the site. Official site for michael grant, writer of young adult fiction and the author of the bestselling gone series, bzrk, messenger of fear and front lines.
Moving was a constant in michaels young life throughout his school age years. Michaels life has been similarly driving and torrential. Michael grant has written over 150 books, most notably the animorphs and everworld series which he coauthored with his wife, katherine applegate. Before becoming a novelist, michael worked several different odd jobs everything from a busboy to a documentary producer. Raised in a military family, he attended ten schools in five states, as well as three schools in france.
Tell the people in your circle friends, family, colleagues about your new business and ask them to pass the message to the people in their circles. The call is the first book in bestselling author michael grants hilarious new fantasy adventure series. This book starts out with a 12 year old kid named mac who has many phobias. Twelveyearold mack macavoy suffers from a serious case of mediumness. Smashwords about michael grant, author of manhattan. And with a list of phobias that could make anyone crazy, mack never would have guessed that he is destined for a morethanmedium life. The first book in grant s new series, the magnificent 12, introduces unlikely hero mack, who has a serious case of mediumness and a vast array of phobias. The quick paced and shockingly grasping gone and the progressive books in the series, wont neglect to charm numerous readers, going from devotees of the hunger games, to nononsense stephen king admirers, to the individuals who lean toward the cutting edge excellent lord of the flies. He lives in california with his wife, katherine applegate, and their two children. The call by michael grant overdrive rakuten overdrive. James dashner pittacus lore ally condie lauren oliver marie lu james patterson maggie stiefvater veronica rossi kami garcia. He is twelve years old and is fairly average, or as the maginificent 12. Michael grant is the evil genius of young adult fiction. Michael grant is a master of twists that not only tear at his readers consciences, they hold a mirror up to our here and now and insist we consider what might otherwise be.
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Front lines is a masterpiece of speculative story crafting. Whos who in classical mythology whos who series by michael grant, john hazel and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The call by michael grant, 9780061833670, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The call the magnificent 12, book 1 by michael grant read. Monty pythonlike humor makes the magnificent 12 perfect for fans of funny, actionfi. You have reached the official site for michael grant, the dark genius of ya fiction. In the 59 years since his birth on july 26, 1954, author michael grant has written 150 books, many of which are coauthored with his wife, k. Michael grant is an american author of young adult novels, frequently ghostwriting alongside wife katherine applegate. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. He has a bs in criminal justice and an ma in psychology from john jay college and hes a graduate of the fbi. Below is a list of michael grants magnificent 12 books in order of when they were originally released which is also their chronological order. See the complete the magnificent 12 series book list in order, box sets or.
Raised in a military family, he attended ten schools in five states, as wel. Among his biggest fans is stephen king who called the gone series a driving, torrential narrative. The way way it is writen, with a balance of action and comedy feels alot like percy jackson. Michael grant has 56 books on goodreads with 10169 ratings.
He is famous for his gone and the magnificent 12 series. Today we are thrilled to be part of the blog tour for the release of the trap, book 2 in michael grants middle grade series the magnificent twelve. A laughoutloud story filled with excitement and magic, the magnificent twelve. He has prolifically published more than 150 books over the years. Mac has a school that has many bullies, a bully for each type of people, and one bully above all. His 1956 translation of tacituss annals of imperial rome remains a standard of the work. The magnificent 12 series began in 2010 with the call. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael grant books online. Mac saved a kid from being dunked in the toilet by getting the bullies to run after him. Michael grant cbe 21 november 1914 4 october 2004 was an english classicist, numismatist, and author of numerous books on ancient history.