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About Philip Ridley

PHILIP RIDLEY was born in the East End of London, where he still lives and works. He studied painting at St Martin's School of Art and by the time he graduated had exhibited widely throughout Europe and written his first novel. As well as books and plays for adults, Philip has written many other books for children including Krindlekrax (1991), winner of the Smarties Prize and the WH Smith, Mind-Boggling Books Award, Kasper in the Glitter (1994), nominated for the Whitbread Prize, and Scribbleboy (1997), shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. His work has been translated into seventeen languages.

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National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley from Puffin

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National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley from Penguin Random House Children's UK

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October Events

Trick or treat? Dakota of the White Flats by Philip Ridley from Puffin is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

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National Art Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read Scribbleboy by Philip Ridley. Published by Puffin.

2 days ago

Back to school

Scribbleboy by Philip Ridley from ##Published## a perfect book for today.

1 month ago

International Strange Music Day

Read Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley from Puffin a really weird read!

2 months ago

World lizard day

Celebrate today with Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley from Puffin 

2 months ago

World lizard day

Celebrate today with Krindlekrax by Philip Ridley from Penguin Random House Children's UK 

2 months ago

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