Kate O’Hearn is a Canadian author who writes fantasy and adventure novels for younger readers. Her books draw on Greek and Norse mythology, sending ordinary kids into conflicts between gods, monsters, and ancient powers.
Her best-known work is the Pegasus series, which follows thirteen-year-old Emily after Pegasus crash-lands on a Manhattan rooftop during a storm. O’Hearn has also written the Valkyrie series and the Titans series, both of which continue her interest in mixing modern settings with mythological figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Kate O’Hearn written?
Kate O’Hearn has written over 20 books across several series, including the Pegasus series (6 books), the Valkyrie series, and the Titans series.
What was Kate O’Hearn’s first book?
Kate O’Hearn’s first book is The Flame of Olympus (also published as Pegasus and the Flame), the first entry in the Pegasus series, published in 2011.
What is Kate O'Hearn best known for?
Kate O’Hearn is best known for her Pegasus series, a six-book children’s fantasy about a girl named Emily who teams up with the mythical winged horse Pegasus and the gods of Olympus to fight a race of stone warriors called the Nirads.