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Patrick Carman

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I have been a lifelong writer and storyteller. Salem, Oregon is where I spent my formative years and I graduated from Willamette University. After college, I spent a decade living in Portland, Oregon where I worked in advertising, game design, and technology.

I've written young adult and children's books for Scholastic, Little Brown Books For Young Readers and Katherine Tegen Books/ HarperCollins Publishers.

I've been fortunate enough to have had some bestselling series work: The Land of Elyon, Atherton, Elliot’s Park, 39 Clues, and Skeleton Creek. Here's a fun note...the books have been translated into approximately two dozen languages. Currently I'm developing a few new-media projects. Check out DARK EDEN to experience this type of cross-pl...more


Floors-BookPageCoverCharlie had his chocolate factory. Stanley Yelnats had his holes. Leo has the wacky, amazing Whippet Hotel!The Whippet Hotel is a strange place full of mysterious people. Each floor has its own quirks and secrets. Leo should know most of them – he is the maintenance man’s son, after all. But a whole lot more mystery gets thrown his way when a series of cryptic boxes are left for him . . . boxe... Read more of this blog post »
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Average rating: 3.92 · 58,483 ratings · 4,549 reviews · 37 distinct works · Similar authors
The Black Circle (39 Clues,...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 18,498 ratings — published 2009 — 15 editions
The Dark Hills Divide (The ...
3.7 of 5 stars 3.70 avg rating — 9,994 ratings — published 2003 — 24 editions
Beyond the Valley of Thorns...
3.91 of 5 stars 3.91 avg rating — 5,930 ratings — published 2005 — 22 editions
The Tenth City (The Land of...
3.95 of 5 stars 3.95 avg rating — 3,972 ratings — published 2006 — 20 editions
Skeleton Creek (Skeleton Cr...
4.06 of 5 stars 4.06 avg rating — 3,100 ratings — published 2009 — 12 editions
Into the Mist (The Land of ...
3.99 of 5 stars 3.99 avg rating — 2,156 ratings — published 2007 — 7 editions
Stargazer (The Land of Elyo...
4.11 of 5 stars 4.11 avg rating — 2,052 ratings — published 2008 — 8 editions
The House of Power (Atherto...
3.89 of 5 stars 3.89 avg rating — 1,843 ratings — published 2007 — 21 editions
Ghost in the Machine (Skele...
4.23 of 5 stars 4.23 avg rating — 1,581 ratings — published 2009 — 7 editions
Thirteen Days to Midnight
3.66 of 5 stars 3.66 avg rating — 1,871 ratings — published 2010 — 10 editions
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3.818283166109253 of 5 stars 3.82 avg rating — 897 ratings
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" I loved this book so much! Originally I only wanted to read it because the main character's name was Faith, but I am so happy that it was much more. It reminded me of Divergent plus a better version of vs. Reality. It was just great I wanted to th... " Read more of this review »
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A great inspiration for my Floors series. Definitely my favorite book as a kid.
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“It occurred to me then that it was in times of struggle that I found the best parts of myself - courage, loyalty, an unexpected peace - and I always discovered what I needed to break through and go on.”
Patrick Carman, Stargazer

“If bringing down the wall would require you to fly, you must believe you can fly. Otherwise, when the decisive moment comes, you will surely discover you ahve no wings.”
Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide

“The size of your body is just right. The only question is whether you're big enough inside.”
Patrick Carman, The Dark Hills Divide

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