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Philip Ardagh

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About Philip Ardagh

Described as 'a national treasure' by the Independent and as 'one of life's fact-finders' by the Scotsman, Philip Ardagh has written books on subjects ranging from archaeology to space flight, and has still found time to write the bestselling Eddie Dickens children's novels, now translated into over thirty languages, to review children's books for the Guardian ('on a regularly irregular basis') and to appear at events and festivals around the world. He won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2009. He is married with one son.

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National Mutt Day (US)

You'll love Grubtown Tales: The Wrong End of the Dog by Philip Ardagh. Published by Faber & Faber.

2 days ago

Christmas Countdown

The countdown begins, get into the spirit with The Truth About Christmas by Philip Ardagh. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

3 days ago

Saint Andrew’s Day

Discover The Further Adventures of Eddie Dickens by Philip Ardagh. Published by Faber & Faber.

4 days ago

Thomas Edison

On this day in 1877, inventor Thomas Edison demonstrated his phonograph for the first time. A good time to read Wow! Inventions by Philip Ardagh. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

5 days ago

John F. Kennedy

On this day in 1963, US President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Why not read Wow Bind-Up (PB) by Philip Ardagh. Published by Macmillan Children's Books.

12 days ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. What's in the Truck? by Philip Ardagh.

14 days ago

World Children's Day

You'll love Grubtown Tales: Splash, Crash and Loads of Cash by Philip Ardagh. Published by Faber & Faber.

14 days ago

World Children's Day

Why not try Awful End by Philip Ardagh. Published by Faber & Faber.

14 days ago

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