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Colin Dann

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About Colin Dann

Colin Dann was born in Richmond, Surrey in 1943. He worked for a large textile company before landing a job in publishing at William Collins in London. During this time, he wrote his first book THE ANIMALS OF FARTHING WOOD which was an immediate success, winning the Arts Council of Great Britain's National Book Award for Children's Literature and has been translated into sixteen languages. Six sequels and a prequel have followed and in 1992 a major animation series, based on the Farthing Wood stories appeared on BBC television. He lives with his wife in a on the Sussex/Kent border.

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January Events

In The Grip Of Winter, the perfect read while everyone still talking about the cold weather. By Colin Dann from Red Fox

3 days ago

January Events

In The Grip Of Winter, the perfect read while everyone still talking about the cold weather. By Colin Dann from Penguin Random House Children's UK

3 days ago

Great Storm of 1703

On this day 1703, the Great Storm struck central and southern England and thousands were killed. Time to read The Ram Of Sweetriver by Colin Dann. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

Great Storm of 1703

On this day 1703, the Great Storm struck central and southern England and thousands were killed. Time to read The Ram Of Sweetriver by Colin Dann. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You should read The Beach Dogs by Colin Dann. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Discover Just Nuffin by Colin Dann. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

Amazing!!! The Beach Dogs by Colin Dann. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

National Mutt Day (US)

You'll love Just Nuffin by Colin Dann. Published by Red Fox.

1 month ago

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