Kenneth Oppel

: January 5, 2024
: Children's Author

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Full Name	Kenneth Oppel
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1967(1967-08-31)
Age	57
Birthplace	Canada
Country	Canada
Birth City	Port Alberni
Horoscope	Virgo

Kenneth Oppel Biography

Name	Kenneth Oppel
Birthday	Aug 31
Birth Year	1967
Place Of Birth	Canada
Home Town	Port Alberni
Birth Country	Canada
Birth Sign	Virgo
Spouse	Philippa Sheppard
Children(s)	3

Kenneth Oppel is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on August 31, 1967 in Canada, Port Alberni, Canada. A Canadian writer whose work, Skybreaker, was named The Times Children’s Novel of 2005, he is also known for his Silverwing Saga. His other works of children’s fiction include The Barnes and the Brains books and such stand-alone titles as Follow That Star (1992) and Emma’s Emu (1995).

He attended the same high school as future NBA All-Star, Steve Nash .

In 1985, Oppel wrote his first book Colin’s Fantastic Video Adventure, while at St. Michaels University School. He attended at the same time as actors Andrew Sabiston and Leslie Hope, fellow writers John Burns and Bert Archer, and just before the NBA’s Steve Nash and Flickr founder Stewart Butterfield. Oppel forwarded the newly completed manuscript to a family friend who knew Roald Dahl, who in turn recommended it to his agent. Oppel went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts degree in cinema studies and English at Trinity College in the University of Toronto, writing The Live-Forever Machine (1992) during his final year. Oppel moved to England and wrote a number of books during that period, gleaning several ideas while working at typing students’ papers. From 1995 to 1996, Oppel worked as an editor atQuill and Quire, the trade magazine of the Canadian publishing industry.

Oppel won numerous literary awards, including the 2004 Governor General’s Literary Award for English language children’s literature, a Printz Honor Award from the American Library Association (both for Airborn) and The Times Children’s Novel of 2005 (for Skybreaker, named a 2006 Best Book for Young Adults by the American Library Association).

He married Shakespearean scholar Philippa Sheppard. The couple became parents to three children: Sophia, Nate, and Julia.

Kenneth Oppel Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Children's Author
House	Living in own house.

Kenneth Oppel is one of the richest Children's Author from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kenneth Oppel 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He published his first book, Colin’s Fantastic Video Adventure, in 1985, when he was still a high school student. He later studied English and cinema at the University of Toronto’s Trinity College.

His novel, Airborn, won the Governor General’s Award in 2004.

Kenneth Oppel (born August 31, 1967) is a Canadian children’s writer.

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Who is Kenneth Oppel Dating?

According to our records, Kenneth Oppel married to Philippa Sheppard. As of December 1, 2023, Kenneth Oppel’s is not dating anyone.

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Kenneth Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Kenneth Oppel celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Kenneth Oppel

Kenneth Oppel is a Canadian children’s writer.
He has written over 25 books for young readers.
His most popular series is the “Silverwing” trilogy.
Oppel has won numerous awards for his writing, including the Governor General’s Award.
He was born in Port Alberni, British Columbia in 1967.
Oppel studied English and cinema at the University of Toronto.
His first book, “Colin’s Fantastic Video Adventure,” was published in 1985.
Many of his books feature themes of adventure and fantasy.
Oppel has also written screenplays for film and television.
He currently lives in Toronto with his family.

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Kenneth Oppel
Notable works| Matt Cruse series The Silverwing Saga
Notable awards| Governor General’s Literary Award 2004 Airborn The Times Children’s Novel 2005 Skybreaker
Spouse| Philippa Sheppard
Children| 3

Where does Kenneth Oppel live currently?

He is also the author of Half Brother, This Dark Endeavor, Such Wicked Intent, and The Boundless. Born on Canada’s Vancouver Island, he has lived in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, Canada; in England and Ireland; and now resides in Toronto with his wife and children.

Where did Kenneth Oppel go to school?

I did my BA at the University of Toronto (a double major in cinema studies and English) and wrote my second children’s novel The Live-Forever Machine in my final year, for a creative writing course.