Megan Whalen Turner explores how kings act for power, not favors, and how height can give a feeling of superiority. She captures odd royal moments, like a king’s clumsy fall and a kiss that feels intimate yet strange. She also hints at the strange dynamics of court life.
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Megan Whalen Turner is a novelist from the United States, best known for The Queen of Attolia.
Quick Facts About Megan Whalen Turner
Born
January 1, 1965
Nationality
United States
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
The Queen of Attolia
Known for
The Thief
Spouse
Mark Turner
About Megan Whalen Turner
Megan Whalen Turner is an American writer of fantasy books for young adults, best known for The Thief and its sequels. The Thief was named a Newbery Honor book in 1997.
Awards & Honors
Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire for Best Foreign-Language Young-Adult NovelMythopoeic Fantasy Award for Children's Literature
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![“Lilies, I rule, heads, you do," he [the King] said, and threw the coin into the air. "Lilies, you rule, heads, you throw again," said Attolia. The coin dropped. Eugenides looked at it and then showed it to her. "No need," he said. The coin sat in his palm, obverse, showing the lilies of Attolia…” quote by Megan Whalen Turner](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/ace/megan-whalen-turner-1289_attolia_lilies-i-rule-heads-you-do-he-the-king-s_375026.png)
