Marcus Sedgwick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Marcus Sedgwick
Occupation	Novelist
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1968(1968-04-08)
Age	56
Birthplace	Kent
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

Marcus Sedgwick Biography

Marcus Sedgwick is one of the most popular and richest Novelist who was born on April 8, 1968 in Kent, England, United Kingdom. He is best known for his novels Floodland, Midwinterblood and other fiction for children and adults. He also published the Raven mystery series and a few picture books.

He was awarded the American Library Association’s prestigious Michael L. Printz award along with Libba Bracy, a fellow young adult author.

Marcus Sedgwick was born in East Kent, England. Before becoming a full time author, Sedgwick was a book seller at Heffers, a children’s bookstore. He also worked at Ragged Bear, a children’s publishing company. His first book, Floodland, was published in 2000, and it received the Branford-Boase award for the best first children’s novel of that year. Floodland tells the story of Zoe, who lives on her own on an island that used to be part of England before global warming caused the sea to rise. Though a Horn Book reviewer commented that the book could have used further developed characters, the reviewer concluded, “this first novel is sufficiently taut, accessible, and swift moving to make it an effective cautionary tale.” In 2013 released Dark Satanic Mills a graphic novel written in conjunction with his brother Julian Sedgwick and illustrated by John Higgins. His 2015 book The Ghosts of Heaven, a work of young adult fiction consisting of four loosely connected parts combining in an “intriguing” novel, according to Sarah McCarry.

When Sedgwick was 20 years old, his father died. In addition to drawing and writing, Sedgwick plays the drums, and he is an avid music lover. Some of his favorite writers include Susan Cooper, Thomas Mann, and Arthur Schnitzler. Sedgwick was a writer at Bath Spa University for three years, and he wrote reviews for The Guardian newspaper. Sedgwick has won numerous awards for his writing. Most notably, this includes the Michael L. Printz Award in 2011 for Revolver, 2014 for The Ghosts of Heaven, and 2016 for Midwinter Blood. Currently, all of his awards, and nomination give him the most citations to date for America’s most prestigious book prize for writing for young adults. In addition to writing, Sedgwick is also currently working on film and book projects with his brother, Julian. Sedgwick divides his time between and the French Alps, with his partner, Maureen Hansman.

He was born in Kent, England. His brother Julian Sedgwick and he collaborated to create a graphic novel called Dark Satanic Mills in 2013.

Marcus Sedgwick Net Worth

Marcus Sedgwick is one of the richest Novelist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marcus Sedgwick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Floodland was his first children’s book. He published it in 2000. The Branford Boase Award was presented to the book the next year.

His historical fiction novel Blood Red, Snow White, which he wrote in 2007, was set during the Russian Revolution.

Marcus Sedgwick (born 8 April 1968) is a British writer, illustrator and musician. He has published novels such as Floodland (2001; winner of the Branford Boase Award) and The Dark Horse (2002; shortlisted for The Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize). He authored several picture books, and has illustrated a collection of myths and a book of folk tales for adults.

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Facts & Trivia

Marcus Ranked on the list of most popular Novelist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Marcus Sedgwick celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Marcus Sedgwick

1. Marcus Sedgwick was a British writer and illustrator.
2. He was born in 1968 and passed away in 2022.
3. Sedgwick won the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
4. He wrote over 20 books, including “Midwinterblood” and “My Swordhand is Singing.”
5. Sedgwick’s works have been translated into more than 20 languages.
6. He studied philosophy and economics at university.
7. Sedgwick lived in Sussex, England with his family.
8. His writing often explores themes of history, mythology, and folklore.
9. Sedgwick also worked as a book designer before becoming a full-time author.
10. He was a member of the Society of Authors and the Royal Society of Literature.

Where is Marcus Sedgwick from?

Kent, United Kingdom

What was Marcus Sedgwick first book?

Marcus Sedgwick began to write seriously in 1994, and his first book, Floodland , was published by Orion in 2000, and won the Branford-Boase award for best debut children’s novel.

How many awards has Marcus Sedgwick won?

His books have been shortlisted for over thirty awards , including the Carnegie Medal (five times), the Edgar Allan Poe Award (twice) and the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize (four times). He has won the Branford Boase award for his debut novel, Floodland, and the Booktrust Teenage Prize for My Swordhand is Singing.

How old is Marcus Sedgwick?

54 years (April 8, 1968)