Middle Grade Novel and Picture Book Author
David Teague is the author of the picture books Franklin’s Big Dreams and The Red Hat. Two of his novels, Saving Lucas Biggs and Connect the Stars, are joint ventures with his wife, Marisa de los Santos. Henry Cicada’s Extraordinary Elktonium Escapade burst onto the scene in a pulsating greenish pyramid in January 2016, and his latest effort, How Oscar Indigo Broke the Universe and Put It Back Together Again, will begin destroying the space-time continuum on November 7, 2017.
David lives in Wilmington, Delaware, with his wife, Marisa, his children, Charles and Annabel, and their two dogs, Huxley and Finn. David teaches literature at the University of Delaware. Other people may dream of seeing their names on the back of a football jersey or on a billboard advertising plastic surgery. But David always dreamed of seeing his name on the spine of a book.
Marisa, Charles, Annabel, and me.
Two authors, two teens and two furry family members.
Huxley and Finny
Oscar Indigo took nineteen seconds from the Universe. He didn't think the Universe would notice. He couldn't have been more wrong.
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Billy Hightower spends his whole life alone in a skyscraper high above a big city. Then one day, a skyscraper is built next door and a girl moves in. Could she be a friend?...
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When thirteen-year-olds Aaron and Audrey meet at a wilderness camp in the desert, they think their quirks are enough to prevent them from ever having friends...
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Thirteen-year-old Margaret knows her father is innocent, but that doesn't stop the cruel Judge Biggs from sentencing him to death. Margaret is determined to save her dad...
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I'd love to come read at your school, library, community center, or other literary hotspot. Just drop me a line! Other helpful links:
Ingrid Law, NEW YORK TIMES"This book is hard to put down! Vivid and memorable, SAVING LUCAS BIGGS casts a captivating spell that will keep you turning pages. A heartfelt yarn of family, friendship, and homespun time–travel magic.”
Kirkus Reviews"Connect the Stars...Strong storytelling, suspense, lyrical writing, high drama, weighty matters made accessible and a bit of humor add up to a terrific and heartwarming read.”
School Library JournalThe Red hat: “This dynamic, gorgeously rendered glimpse into the fledgling bond between two people demonstrates the power of persistence.”
Gerard Villegas, Goodreads“Filled with southern humor and a quirky characters, Henry Cicada's Extraordinary Elktonium Escapade is sure to delight ages 9 and up.”
Lisa Goldstein, BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARYOscar Indigo: "The game scenes are suspenseful, and the time travel plot is as logical as it is inventive, making this an accessible and entertaining read. Like many middle grade books, the story contains valuable life lessons: Oscar and Lourdes not only learn how to win gracefully, but how to play without fear of losing. VERDICT This sporty science fiction story's suspense, humor, and likeable characters give it broad appeal for middle grade readers.”
Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewOscar Indigo: "Teague weaves the tale with gentle expressions of teamwork, friendship, honesty, and compassion. Fantasy feels real, and it all works beautifully. . . .Suspend all disbelief and enjoy.”
Yes! Finny and Huxley, Yorkshire Terriers who are brothers. Finn and Hux are very large, tiny dogs, which might seem like an oxymoron, but not to anyone who’s ever met them.
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