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Michael Buckley (1) (1969–)

Author of The Fairy-Tale Detectives

For other authors named Michael Buckley, see the disambiguation page.

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About the Author

Michael Buckley was born in Akron, Ohio in 1969. After graduating from Ohio University, he moved to New York City to be an intern on the Late Show with David Letterman which led to stints developing programming for Discovery Networks, MTV, MTV Animation and Klasky Csupo. He writes The Sisters Grimm show more series and the N.E.R.D.S. series. After working for David Letterman he moved into a television production job where he worked on documentaries. Michael Buckley and his writing partner Joe Deasy have created an animated series for Cartoon Network called Horrorbots. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Guys Read: Terrifying Tales (2015) — Contributor — 105 copies

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Birthdate
1969
Gender
male
Nationality
USA
Birthplace
Akron, Ohio, USA
Places of residence
New York, New York, USA
Akron, Ohio, USA
Education
Ohio State University
Occupations
children's book author

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Independent Reading Level: Grades 2-7
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, Kirkus Reviews Best Fantasy Book award
 
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anbaum | 138 other reviews | Apr 25, 2024 |
Pretty heavy-handed in its message and in trying to be cool.
 
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mmundorf | 27 other reviews | Apr 22, 2024 |
Really good! I loved the world building and the novel. SO fast paced.... TALKED ABOUT A CLIFHANGER! NEED THE NEXT ONE!
 
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