Jeremy Strong – contemporary British children’s author, best known for My Mum’s From Planet Pluto and The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog. Hugely popular among young readers, his books are filled with humour, wordplay, and absurd situations. A former teacher and headmaster, he draws on his school experiences to capture what makes children laugh.
📚 Has written over 100 children’s books. 😂 Nicknamed the “king of comedy for kids.” 📖 Began writing while teaching, to entertain his pupils. 🌍 His books have sold millions and been translated into many languages. 💬 Says that “school is the best source of funny stories.” 🏆 Winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award. 🖼 Frequently features animals, eccentric parents, and zany adventures. 👨👦 His main audience is primary school children. 📦 Known for simple, fast-paced, joke-filled storytelling. 🙂 Funny note: jokes that he writes just to “avoid growing up too quickly.”