Born:
 1955
Brooklyn, New York,
United States Of America

Current Home:
New York, New York,
United States Of America

Peter Lerangis Visit Kit

Author Visit Kit

By Peter Lerangis

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 Peter Lerangis is the author of over 150 books, for early readers through teens, which have sold over 5 million copies.  In September 2003, First Lady Bush selected him, along with two other writers, Marc Brown and R.L. Stine, to accompany her to Moscow, representing the United States in the first Russian Book Festival.  In 2004, the National Book Foundation chose him to be a Family Literacy Writer-in-Residence, and he has conducted writing workshops for the Highlights Foundation and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.  Most recently he has written the popular mystery series Spy X and Smiler's Bones, a novel based on the true story of Minik, a Polar Eskimo boy orphaned in New York City at the turn of the twentieth century.  Two books in his sci-fi/mystery series, Watchers, were cited by the American Library Association for its 1999 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers and by the Children's Book Council/International Reading Association for its 2000 Children's Choice Books.    He is one of the country's most in-demand movie novelization authors, having adapted Batman Begins and The Sixth Sense, among many others.

Peter's unusual life experiences - Harvard graduate with a degree in biochemistry, Broadway musical theater actor/singer, marathon runner, father of two sons - are evident in his humorous, intelligent, fast-paced presentation.  He enjoys talking about the writer's life, the process of shaping a raw idea into a narrative, and the importance of revising - all the while communicating an infectious enthusiasm and an inspiring love of words and the writing craft.

Author's home:  New York City
Suggested audience:  Grades 4-7
Honorarium: $2000 per day plus expenses
Maximum number of presentations per day:  3

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  The 39 Clues Book 3 Audiobook: The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis ATTENTION! Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair Oh. Could they have been foolish enough to make an alliance? Spies report that Amy and Dan seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known. If this fearsome warrior was a Cahill, his secrets are sure to be well-guarded . . . and the price to uncover them just might be lethal. EXCLUSIVE BONUS MATERIAL: Listen to an Ekaterina leadership meeting & find out about a secret ally! $19.95 books;audiobooks | Ages 9-12

  
  The 39 Clues Book 3 Audiobook: The Sword Thief
  Ages 9-12 $19.95
  
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  The 39 Clues Book 3: The Sword Thief by Peter Lerangis ATTENTION! Amy and Dan Cahill have been located once again, this time in the company of the notoriously unreliable Alistair Oh. Could they have been foolish enough to make an alliance? Spies report that Amy and Dan seem to be tracking the life of one of the most powerful fighters the world has ever known. If this fearsome warrior was a Cahill, his secrets are sure to be well-guarded . . . and the price to uncover them just might be lethal. $12.99 books;hardcovers | Ages 9-12

  
  The 39 Clues Book 3: The Sword Thief
  Ages 9-12 $12.99