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American children's writer (1921–2006)

For other people with the same name, see Theodore Taylor (disambiguation).

Theodore Langhans Taylor (June 23, 1921 – October 26, 2006) was an American author of more than 50 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), Timothy of the Cay, and The Bomb.^[1]

Taylor died on October 26, 2006, in Laguna Beach, California, from complications of a heart attack.

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Early life

Taylor was born in Statesville, North Carolina where he lived until he was 10. He then resided in Craddock, North Carolina. He dropped out of high school at age 17 and began writing for a living.^[2]

Career

During World War II Taylor served in the United States Merchant Marines.

He served in the United States Navy during World War II.^[2]

Taylor worked as a press agent connected with the American film indu