Theodore Taylor (author)
Theodore Taylor (June 23, 1921, Statesville, North Carolina - October 26, 2006, Laguna Beach, California) was the author of more than 58 fiction and non-fiction books for young adult readers, including The Cay, The Weirdo (winner of the 1992 Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery), Ice Drift, Timothy of the Cay, The Bomb, Sniper, and Rogue Wave. He grew up with 5 older sisters. In high school Taylor failed to pass a required course in mathematics, and he dropped out of school at age 16.
Taylor attended the United States Merchant Marine Academy in World War II and earned a commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy. He was recalled to the Navy during the Korean War.
Taylor also worked as a Hollywood Press agent for many years and a Screen writer for a short time. hello :)