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Hank Zipzer is a fictional character featured in a series of children’s books by American authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. The character is based on the real life of Henry Winkler. Hank is the “world’s greatest underachiever,” suffering from dyslexia and overcoming it. The series deals with learning disabilities in a gentle and humourous […]

Henry Winkler is an American author of children’s books, but is best known for his role as The Fonz on Happy Days. He has also produced several TV shows (including MacGyver) and directed films such as Cop and a Half with Burt Reynolds. Since then, Henry has started a children’s book series along with Lin […]

Bill Wallace (1947-2012) was an American author of children’s books. He was an animal lover whose books mirrored that love for all sorts of animals from cats and dogs to lizards and ferrets. He also had a farm in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He often co-authored books with his wife Carol Wallace.

The Famous Five is a series of novels by British novelist Enid Blyton. The series features a group of kids who go on adventures that most kids could only dream about. The group consists of Julian, Dick, Anne and George (a tomboy) and her dog Timmy.

Eoin Colfer is an Irish novelist of science fiction, fantasy, adventure and children’s books. He is best known for his Artemis Fowl books. Colfer was asked by Douglas Adams‘ widow to write a sixth book to his Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series, And Another Thing…, which was published in 2009.

Cressida Cowell is an English author of children’s books, most notably the How To Train Your Dragon series. Her children’s book How To Train Your Dragon was adapted into a film in 2010, which received critical praise and box office success. She has also written some Emily Brown children’s books and other children’s books.

Alexander McCall Smith is a Scottish author (though born in Rhodesia) of crime fiction and children’s books. He is the author of several series, including the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Professor Dr. Von Igelfeld Entertainment, Isabel Dalhousie, 44 Scotland Street and more. Aside from being a novelist, he also writes medical law and bioethics […]

Conn Iggulden is an English author of historical fiction and children’s books. He is best known for his Emperor and Conqueror series about Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, respectively. The film rights to his Julius Caesar Emperor series have been optioned by Spitfire Productions.

Andrew Clements is an American author who writes children’s books. He has written a few series, including the Pets to the Rescue series, the Jake Drake series and more. His children’s novel Frindle won several different book awards. He’s also worked as an editor. His books have been translated into many different languages.

Henning Mankell was a Swedish author of crime fiction and children’s books. He was best known for his mystery series of novels featuring Kurt Wallander. Aside from being an author, Mankell was well-known for his left-wing political activism. His grandfather, who he shares a name with, was a piano composer. He is married to Eva […]