Lucy Coats
, b. 1961
Lucy Coats is an British writer for children. She holds an MA in English Literature and Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She is also a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. In her books we can mostly find motifs from various legends and myths that she adapts for young readers. She published several picture books (including King Ocean’s Flute, The Animals Bedtime Storybook), as well as novels for teenagers and young adults (including Chosen, Hootcat Hill). Among those inspired by Greek and Roman Mythology, besides the Beasts of Olympus series, Coats also wrote Atticus the Storyteller’s 100 Greek Myths and Great Beasts and Heroes – a 12 Book Series. She also runs a blog and goes to school for reading sessions.
Sources:
Official website (accessed: July 4, 2018).
Twitter profile (accessed: July 4, 2018).
Bio prepared by Anna Mik, University of Warsaw, anna.m.mik@gmail.com
Records in database:
- Beast Keeper (Beasts of Olympus, 1)
- Beasts of Olympus (Series): Beasts Keeper | Hound of Hades | Steeds of the Gods | Dragon Healer | Centaur School | Zeus’s Eagle | Gods of the North | The Unicorn Emergency
- Centaur School (Beasts of Olympus, 5)
- Dragon Healer (Beasts of Olympus, 4)
- Gods of the North (Beasts of Olympus, 7)
- Hound of Hades (Beasts of Olympus, 2)
- Steeds of the Gods (Beasts of Olympus, 3)
- The Unicorn Emergency (Beasts of Olympus, 8)
- Zeus's Eagle (Beasts of Olympus, 6)
