Christyne Morrell

Christyne Morrell writes middle-grade novels across a number of genres.

Whether they take place in quirky seaside towns or fantastical, faraway

kingdoms, her stories all have one thing in common: clever kids

accomplishing extraordinary things, like conquering a curse, overthrowing a

king, or taking down an evil, brain-hacking corporation. Christyne believes

that middle-grade books should challenge, intrigue, and inspire young

readers – but above all, never underestimate them.

Christyne is the author of the middle-grade novels *Trex*, *The Curse of

the Dead Man’s Diamond*, *Kingdom of Secrets*, and the forthcoming THE CASE

OF THE SCARLET SNAKEBITE. Trex was named an Eleanor Cameron Notable Book

for Excellence in Science Fiction by the American Library Association and

has been included on several state reading lists. Christyne is also the

author of the poetry book, *The Fool Catcher*, and the picture book, *Abra,

Cadabra & Bob*, and her poems and stories have appeared in *Highlights*,

*Spider*, and *The School Magazine*.

When Christyne isn’t writing for kids, she works as an attorney and loves

reading, baking, drawing, and playing board games. She lives with her

family in Decatur, Georgia.