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John Dougherty

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About John Dougherty

Author and poet John Dougherty has been writing children's books for over twenty years. His work ranges quite literally from the sublime to the ridiculous, including as it does the hilarious and surreal Stinkbomb and Ketchup-Face series and There's a Pig Up My Nose, and the beautiful and multi-award winning The Hare-Shaped Hole. His books have been translated into more than 25 languages worldwide. A former teacher, John was one of the first Patrons of Reading in the UK and is a passionate advocate for both public libraries and the importance of reading for pleasure. Born in Northern Ireland, he now lives in Gloucestershire with his wife Jennie.

Recent updates about John Dougherty

World Children's Day

Amazing!!! Jack Slater, Monster Investigator by John Dougherty. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

9 days ago

Halloween

You'll love Jack Slater and the Whisper of Doom by John Dougherty. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

29 days ago

Halloween

You'll love Jack Slater, Monster Investigator by John Dougherty. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

29 days ago

Halloween

Why not try Jack Slater and the Whisper of Doom by John Dougherty. Published by Young Corgi.

29 days ago

Halloween

Jack Slater, Monster Investigator by John Dougherty from Young Corgi is brilliant!

29 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Zeus Sorts it Out by John Dougherty from Penguin Random House Children's UK

1 month ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Zeus Sorts it Out by John Dougherty from Young Corgi

1 month ago

October Events

Trick or treat? Jack Slater, Monster Investigator by John Dougherty from Young Corgi is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

1 month ago

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