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John Ryan

Author & Illustrator

About John Ryan

John Ryan was born in Edinburgh and spent his early childhood in the UK and Morocco before moving back to England, where he worked for seven years as Assistant Art Master of Harrow School. Captain Pugwash first set sail over 50 years ago as a strip cartoon. Since then he has featured in books, films and theatres all over the world. Before his death in 2009 aged 88, John lived in Rye, Sussex, the home of smugglers in years gone by, with his wife Priscilla, who is also an artist. He has three children and a regular crew of grandchildren.

Recent updates about John Ryan

National Tell A Story Day

Stories is so much fun, why not sit down and read Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

2 days ago

October Events

Trick or treat? Pugwash and the Ghost Ship by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

2 days ago

October Events

Spooky stories like Pugwash and the Ghost Ship can be brilliant fun to stay up late and read (as well as scaring yourselves!). This is a brilliant one by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 days ago

World Maritime Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Captain Pugwash by John Ryan.

1 month ago

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Pugwash and the Ghost Ship by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is brilliant!

1 month ago

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

The Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is brilliant!

1 month ago

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Eye patch, skull and crossbones, treasure maps... Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party. By John Ryan, published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

International Read Comics in Public Day

Why not read The Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

2 months ago

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