Daren King, 1972
Writers · January 1, 1972
Daren King
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Daren King is 54 years old, born January 1, 1972 in United Kingdom · Capricorn.
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About
Daren King writes novels and children's books that earn major literary recognition. Born in Harrow, Essex in 1972, King's debut novel Boxy an Star reached the Booker Prize shortlist and the Guardian First Book Award shortlist in 1999. He won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize gold medal for Mouse Noses on Toast in the 6 to 8-year-old category. A Capricorn, King channels analytical precision into layered storytelling.
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Biography
Daren King is an English novelist and children's writer born in 1972 in Harrow, Essex. His debut novel Boxy an Star made the shortlist for both the Guardian First Book Award and reached the ten finalists for the Booker Prize in 1999, establishing him as a significant literary voice early in his career. He later won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize gold medal in the 6 to 8-year-old readers category for Mouse Noses on Toast in 2006. King's dual focus on adult and children's literature demonstrates range across audiences and genres. As a screenwriter and novelist, he works in narrative forms that demand both structural precision and imaginative storytelling. Born under Capricorn, King embodies the sign's reputation for methodical craft and long-term ambition—his early career peaked with major shortlistings, then shifted toward children's publishing success. His life-path number 3 reflects creative communication and expression, consistent with a writer's practice across multiple forms. Based in the UK, King represents a generation of British literary voices who navigated both commercial and prize-driven publishing landscapes at the turn of the 21st century.
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Trivia
- Boxy an Star reached the Booker Prize ten finalists—a rare achievement for a debut novel.
- Won the Nestlé Children's Book Prize gold medal in 2006 for Mouse Noses on Toast.
- Born in Harrow, Essex, a town in the Home Counties that produced other notable British writers.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Daren King gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
- Ruby StokesDragon · 2000
- Lindsay CollinsDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
- Chris Colfer
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- How old is Daren King?
- Daren King is 54 years old (born January 1, 1972).
- When is Daren King's birthday?
- Daren King was born on January 1, 1972.
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- Daren King is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1972.
- What is Daren King's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Daren King was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Daren King from?
- Daren King is from United Kingdom.
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- Daren King is a writer.
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