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John Townsend

5 stars across 327 books

Born on the stroke of midnight in a little house in the ancient Roman town of Caesaromagus (Chelmsford), John grew up with a love of stories, the power of words and the magic of plays on the stage. John trained as a secondary school teacher and was first published in 1983. Oodles of years later, he became a full-time writer. He's well known for writing to encourage readers into books and has been named a 'Reading Champion' by the National Literacy Trust. He lives in Worcestershire, England.

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The Birthday Invitation

4th May 2017

The Birthday Invitation

When handing out the invitations for her birthday party, Ella mistakenly drops one on the forest floor, and who should f... MoreThe Birthday Invitation

(4 reviews) Review

The Curse of the Speckled Monster: Book One: Graverobbers and Gallows

1st June 2018

The Curse of the Speckled Monster: Book One: Graverobbers and Gallows

Cephas Catchpole is a young orphan in 19th century England, apprenticed as a chimney sweep to a cruel master. When he is... MoreThe Curse of the Speckled Monster: Book One: Graverobbers and Gallows

(2 reviews) Review

Play and Learn Sticker Activity: Space

5th October 2018

Play and Learn Sticker Activity: Space

(2 reviews) Review

Best Friends

3rd June 2010

Best Friends

(1 review) Review

Truly Foul and Cheesy Genius Jokes and Facts Book

1st November 2017

Truly Foul and Cheesy Genius Jokes and Facts Book

This hilarious, fact-packed joke book will have young readers laughing as they're learning. It features dozens of gut-bu... MoreTruly Foul and Cheesy Genius Jokes and Facts Book

(1 review) Review

Hello Unicorn!

1st September 2021

Hello Unicorn!

(1 review) Review

EDGE: Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: Victorians

12th September 2013

EDGE: Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: Victorians

Time to take a sideways look at the bizzare and outrageous from throughout history - and it's all TRUE! Which new materi... MoreEDGE: Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: Victorians

(1 review) Review

Geography Quest: Journey into the Earth

16th February 2015

Geography Quest: Journey into the Earth

Step inside for an earth shattering expedition! An urgent phone call comes in, it's Doctor Ludmila Popplecrack... MoreGeography Quest: Journey into the Earth

(1 review) Review

Pond Food: Band 02b/Red B

1st September 2011

Pond Food: Band 02b/Red B

Ponds are full of all kinds of plants and animals. Take a look inside one pond and discover the food chain that exists w... MorePond Food: Band 02b/Red B

(1 review) Review

The Big Book of Baddies

3rd September 2009

The Big Book of Baddies

Everyone loves to hate a villain whether real or fictitious, and this book features over 75 of the best-known baddies fr... MoreThe Big Book of Baddies

(1 review) Review

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It’s Tough to Be: A Giant Panda (and Other Bears)

14th May 2026

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It’s Tough to Be: A Shark (and Other Sea Creatures)

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23rd July 2026

Recent Reviews

Sweet Dreamzzz Zebra

by noodlomi

'Sweet Dreamzzz Zebra' is a simple story about Zebra's bedtime routine. My little one enjoyed listening to the soothing rhyme of the words, and was r...
The Birthday Invitation

by Parent_to_piglet

We borrowed this from the library just before my daughter's 3rd birthday and she really enjoyed it! The little girl drops one invitation which goes on...
Deadline

by BOLhs-LRC

We've really enjoyed this book in school. The lower ability readers really took to it. A great little adventure story printed on yellowish paper and...