Greg van Eekhout

Greg van Eekhout’s nine published work include the middle-grade novels, Voyage of the Dogs, COG, Weird Kid, and the adult novel, California Bones, and Norse Code. His work has been listed by the New York Public LIbrary among the Best Books for Kids and has been nominated for the Norton Award and the Nebula. He lives in San Diego. www.writing and snacks.com

 

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