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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.

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World Creativity and Innovation Day

Looking for books that help you discover and explore? Try Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party by John Ryan. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 days ago

World Circus Day

A brilliant story for a Saturday! Pugwash Aloft by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

5 days ago

World Party Day

It's World Party Day! Celebrate and party with Captain Pugwash and the Birthday Party by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

International Children's Book Day

Today is the day to read this brilliant book (not that you needed an excuse!), Pugwash Aloft by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Captain Pugwash Comic Book Collection by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, Captain Pugwash by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

World Day for Water

Pugwash and the Sea Monster by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books - a book to discover what's in the vast oceans!

4 years ago

World Day for Water

Pugwash in the Pacific by John Ryan from Frances Lincoln Children's Books - a book to discover what's in the vast oceans!

4 years ago

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