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Humphrey Carpenter

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About Humphrey Carpenter

Humphrey Carpenter (1946-2005), the author and creator of Mr Majeika, was born and educated in Oxford. He went to a school called the Dragon School where exciting things often happened and there were some very odd teachers - you could even call it magical! He worked for the BBC then became a full-time writer in 1975, and he was the author of many award-winning biographies, including books about J. R. R. Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Benjamin Britten and Spike Milligan.
As well as the Mr Majeika titles, his children's books also included Shakespeare Without the Boring Bits and More Shakespeare Without the Boring Bits. He wrote plays for radio and theatre and founded the children's drama group The Mushy Pea Theatre Company. He played the tuba, double bass, bass saxophone and keyboard.
Humphrey once said, 'The nice thing about being a writer is that you can make magic happen without learning tricks. Words are the only tricks you need. I can write: "He floated up to the ceiling, and a baby rabbit came out of his pocket, grew wings and flew away." And you will believe that it really happened! That's magic, isn't it?'

Humphrey Carpenter books

Recent updates about Humphrey Carpenter

World Children's Day

Mr Majeika Joins the Circus is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

World Children's Day

Mr Majeika Joins the Circus by Humphrey Carpenter from Puffin is brilliant!

1 month ago

Halloween

A remarkable book that your children will love. Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher by Humphrey Carpenter.

1 month ago

Halloween

Amazing!!! Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train by Humphrey Carpenter. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

Halloween

You'll love Mr Majeika and the Music Teacher by Humphrey Carpenter. Published by Puffin.

1 month ago

Halloween

You'll love Mr Majeika and the Haunted Hotel by Humphrey Carpenter. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

Halloween

Why not try Mr Majeika and the Haunted Hotel by Humphrey Carpenter. Published by Puffin.

1 month ago

Halloween

Loving Mr Majeika and the Ghost Train by Humphrey Carpenter from Puffin.

1 month ago

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