Jonny Duddle
Jonny Duddle is a bestselling author who has written and illustrated multiple picture books and chapter books for Templar Publishing - including the Waterstones Award-winning bestseller The Pirates Next Door. In fact, it was a year spent working on a square-rigger vessel, combined with his work as a concept artist on the Pirates of the Carribbean computer game, that inspired Jonny to create his highly successful debut picture book, The Pirate Cruncher.
Books
Gigantosaurus
Author: Jonny Duddle
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 3-6
Reading age: 7+
Wonderfully characterised and atmospheric illustrations complement humorous rhyming text in a story that will appeal to young dinosaur-lovers. Ideal for reading to groups as plenty of repetition will encourage youngsters to join in.
The Jolley-Rogers and the Cave of Doom
Author: Jonny Duddle
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 6-8
Reading age: 6+
Nugget and her big brother Jim Lad Jolley-Rogers are off on an expedition with their pirate parents when they happen on the enchantingly dangerous Cave of Doom, and find themselves in a bit of a pickle.
The Jolley-Rogers and the Monster's Gold
Author: Jonny Duddle
Publisher: Templar
Interest age: 6-7
Reading age: 6-7
The Jolley-Rogers are just your everyday pirate family, doing everyday pirate family things. This clever series serves up lots of nautical giggles, and will be enjoyed by all children.
The Pirates Next Door
Author: Jonny Duddle
Publisher: Templar Publishing
Interest age: 3+
Reading age: 6+
Lots of humour and irrepressibly rakish pirates combine in this entertaining book about looking beyond appearances