Theodore Taylor (author)

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.

For other people with the same name, see Theodore Taylor (disambiguation).
Theodore Taylor
BornTheodore Langhans Taylor
(1921-06-23)June 23, 1921
Statesville, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 26, 2006(2006-10-26) (aged 85)
Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
OccupationWriter
Spouse
Gweneth Goodwin
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(m. 1941; died 1977)​
    Flora Schoenleber
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    (m. 1981)​
    Military career
    Allegiance United States
    Service/branch United States Navy
    Battles/warsWorld War II

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

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