Pete Johnson

HORROR FOR
HALLOWEEN
Two of Pete’s award-winning, terrifying tales in one eerie volume.
THE CREEPER - an old horror tape comes to life at night.
THE GHOST DOG – the iconic story (also available separately) about a monster who can haunt dreams.
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR PARENTS

What happens when you’re suffering from ‘parent fatigue?'

‘Wickedly funny.’
Mail on Sunday

‘A tale which makes you laugh out loud.’
Sunday Times

A Pete Johnson must-read. Find out more …

Pete enjoying himself at a visit to Brooke Weston College, Corby, Northants. Visit arranged by the great Liz Billett, Team Librarian, in conjunction with Corby Learning Partnership.
Photo courtesy www.heppdesigns.com

WHAT'S NEW?

VAMPIRE BLOG

A personal message from PETE JOHNSON . . .

"The Vampire Blog is one of the best books I’ve ever read." Ben (Aged 12) Bishop’s Stortford

"I was glued to The Vampire Blog, which had my heart racing at the end. Now my mum’s reading it – and laughing. Is it true there’s going to be a sequel?" Chloe (aged 10) Birmingham

"I read your Vampire Blog in two days. Hurry up with the next one.’ Joel (Aged 12) Rotherham

A huge thank you to everyone who’s written, emailed, or stopped me at events to say how much they’ve enjoyed The Vampire Blog. I’ve never had such huge enthusiasm for a book before and it’s brilliant!

Anyway, I can confirm that I am definitely writing a sequel to The Vampire Blog called, The Vampire Watchers. In fact, while you’ve spent August lying on the beach (!) I’ve been writing The Vampire Watchers every single day. I don’t want to give too much away, but I think there’s even more action and tension in this book for Marcus and Tallulah and they’re both tested as never before. There’s some comedy too. Just wait until you see what happens to Marcus on a date . . .

I will keep you posted on this website with what’s happening. Meanwhile, thanks so much for taking the trouble to contact me about The Vampire Blog.

All best, Pete

Click here for parts one, two and three of ‘The Vampire Blog’ Blog

CLICK HERE to read two blood-splattered extracts.

Click here … to read the brand new Bookbag interview in which Pete gives an exclusive preview of the sequel to The Vampire Blog and find out whether Pete would rather be a vampire or a werewolf!

OUR BOOK OF THE MONTH . . .
SPOOK SCHOOL: REVENGE OF THE STINK-MONSTER

In the fourth Spook School book: Charlie and Lewis – two ghosts who fly to Earth to solve eerie mysteries are faced with their scariest and smelliest ghost yet!

"Revenge of the Stink-Monster is an incredibly funny and spooky adventure. A recommended lively read for readers aged 7 and above." Irish Examiner

Click here to read two extracts!

"The Spook School books are a fantastically, humorous series from a widely admired children’s author, who really know how to get children reading." Julia Eccleshare, www.lovereading4kids.co.uk

"Lair of the Mothman is one of the sweetest laugh out loud funny stories I’ve ever had the honour to read." www.myfavouritebooks.com

How many Spook School books have you collected?

INVISIBLE BROTHER

Two of Pete’s best-loved book are ‘Bug Brother’ and ‘Pirate Brother.’ Now read a brand new book about Jamie, his annoying brother Harry, his best friend Reema and – that magic cape, which sometimes grants wishes!! This time Harry wishes on the cape to become invisible with hilarious and exciting results … Click here to read an extract

‘BUG BROTHER IS WELL-WRITTEN WITH A REAL SENSE OF HUMOUR AND WILL APPEAL TO BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS.’ Write Away

FEEDBACK FROM PETE’S EVENTS

‘Both students and staff alike have sung your praises and I personally consider that it was a very successful day. Boys and girls alike have also been to the library to rent your books.’
Rachel Stone, Librarian, Rickmansworth School

‘The sessions went brilliantly and we had fantastic feedback from the teachers, librarians and children.’
Patricia Fitzgerald, Senior Librarian, South Dublin County Library

‘The children had a wonderful time with Pete, and there was a real buzz about the school, which is still apparent today. I am sure they will remember this event for a very long time.’
Celia Wiley, Librarian, Birchwood School, Bishop’s Stortford.

covers ‘The feedback from your sessions was entirely positive – your hard work helped make our festival the fantastic success it was.’
Josephine Paterson, The Linton Festival.

‘Since Pete’s visit my son, Patrick has read The Ghost Dog to everyone who will listen. Patrick even insisted on reading the scary bits to his dog – who seemed quite scared. Thanks for taking the time. It’s had a great impact on Patrick and his buddies, he’s asked for more scary Pete Johnson books for his birthday. I’m so pleased.’
A parent following an event organised by The Book Nook, Hove.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE PETE TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL OR LIBRARY, CLICK HERE.

STOP PRESS: STOP PRESS: STOP PRESS:

The TV Time Travellers has just been shortlisted for The Tower Hamlets Book Award. It has already been shortlisted for The Sheffield Children’s Book Award and The Stockport Book Award.

BBC Audio in August is launching a special unabridged Audio edition.

‘The TV Time Travellers is a book perfectly suited for boys and girls who want to learn a bit more about the effect of the second world war on the homefront, and the personal experiences of young evacuees. An exciting new story.’ School Librarian

Click here to read more about The TV Time Travellers

FOUR OF THE BEST
Click here to read about four of Pete's funniest books

What the critics say about Rescuing Dad . . .
‘Pete Johnson is a gifted storyteller. When you read any of his books you can feel his enthusiasm ripping through each page. Rescuing Dad is one of his masterpieces. If you have any reluctant male readers in your family or in your class why not try them with a Pete Johnson book ….’
. . . and Traitor . . . ‘One of those delicious books that once started is impossible to put down.’ Read full reviews of these and other Pete Johnson books reviewed by Cindy Shanks, on a super website for children’s books called www.helium.com.
. . . and Spook School: Lair of the Mothman . . . "‘One of the sweetest, laugh out loud, funny stories I’ve had the honour to read.’ Click here to read the full review at my favouritebooks.com.

Click here to read Pete Johnson’s thoughts on his two anti-bullying books: Traitor and Avenger.

KIDS REVIEW PETE JOHNSON

‘HAVE YOU READ PETE JOHNSON BOOKS? – THEY ARE SCARY BUT AWESOME!’ Kids on the net.org

AVENGER: ‘I loved this story – it was thrilling, with a few unexpected twists here and there. It is a story you shouldn’t miss out on.’ Alexander (from parents by parents – children’s book reviews)

THE HERO GAME: ‘I really enjoyed this book and yet again Pete Johnson has dealt with modern issues cleanly and concisely.’ Max Naar aged 13 (Lion and Unicorn Book reviews)

HOW TO GET FAMOUS: ‘A very good read. I would recommend it to anyone who would like to be famous when they grow up.’ Grace Hill (Book reviews –Redcap, Cleveland Community)

WRITEAWAY INTERVIEW
Click here to read a major new interview with Pete about Simon Cowell, ‘Boys into Books’ and The TV Time Travellers at www.writeaway.org.uk.

THE OFFICIAL PETE JOHNSON WEBSITE!

“Dear Pete Johnson, I am writing to you because our class is studying you as a significant author and you never guess what, you’re fab.”

Each week Pete receives letters like this one from Kane, in Salford, and he takes care to answer them all, as Pete was inspired to become a writer through his correspondence with an author – Dodie Smith, who wrote his all-time favourite children’s book: ‘The 101 Dalmatians.’

Pete has now written over forty books, which have been translated into more than twenty languages. He is best known for his award-winning comedies such as ‘How To Train Your Parents,’ ‘Help! I’m a Classroom Gambler,’ ‘Trust me, I’m a Troublemaker,’ ‘How to Get Famous,’ and ‘Diary of an(Un)teenager’ and thrillers such as ‘The Ghost dog, ‘Traitor, and ‘The Frighteners.’ He has also written highly popular titles for younger readers including, ‘Pirate Brother,’ ‘Bug Brother,’ and soon to be launched, ‘Spook School’ series.

The Times wrote that Pete Johnson provides a ‘heady cocktail of compulsive readability.’ He has also been described by TES as ‘one of our best contemporary humorists,’ and praised for ‘writing about characters that every child will recognise and every adult should try to understand.’ (The Observer)

His key themes include Bullying (‘Traitor,’ ‘The Frighteners,’) Feeling different: (‘Phantom Fear,’ ‘Trust me, I’m a Troublemaker.’) Family Relationships: (‘Rescuing Dad,’ ‘How to Train Your Parents,’ and ‘How Embarrassing is That?’) And the journey from childhood to adolescence: (‘Diary of an (Un)teenager,’ Runaway Teacher,’ and ‘Trust me, I’m a Troublemaker.’)

Pete Johnson lives in St Albans, England. He is a movie fan - both of current films and British and American films from the 1940s and 1950s. He has been a film critic on BBC Radio One, as well as a film extra and teacher of English and Drama. He collects signed books, of which he has several hundred.

[Find out more in About Pete]

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