Adam Frost (writer) facts for kids

Adam Frost (born 21 August 1972) is a British author who writes awesome books for kids! He's super well-known for his fun stories like Ralph the Magic Rabbit and The Epic Book of Epicness. He also won awards for his books, including the Blue Peter Book Award and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award.

Besides writing, Adam Frost also creates cool information graphics for newspapers like The Guardian. These graphics help people understand facts and numbers in a fun, visual way.

Adam Frost's Early Life and Education

Adam Frost was born in a town called Epping and grew up in Buckhurst Hill, both in Essex, England. He went to Buckhurst Hill County High School.

Later, he studied English Literature at the University of Oxford and earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge. He really loves learning and reading!

Adam Frost's Amazing Career

Adam Frost started his writing journey in 2006 with his first book, Ralph the Magic Rabbit. This book was so good that it was nominated for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize! He then wrote another rabbit adventure called Harry, Rabbit on the Run in 2008.

The Danny Danger Series

From 2011 to 2012, Adam Frost created the exciting Danny Danger series. These books are about an 8-year-old boy named Danny who has a super cool remote control. This remote can rewind, fast forward, and even pause time! Imagine what you could do with that!

Books for London Zoo and Non-Fiction Fun

Adam Frost also wrote a series of books for London Zoo in 2012-2013. These stories were all about a zookeeper and his family, sharing adventures with animals.

In 2014, he wrote his first non-fiction book, The Awesome Book of Awesomeness. This book was packed with amazing facts. His next non-fiction book, The Epic Book of Epicness, came out in 2015. It was so popular that it won the 2016 Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts!

The Fox Investigates Series

Starting in 2015, Adam Frost introduced the Fox Investigates series. These books follow the adventures of a clever fox who works as a private eye, solving mysteries. The first book, A Brush with Danger, was even shortlisted for an award!

Adam Frost's Cool Graphics Work

Beyond books, Adam Frost is also a talented designer. He creates special pictures called information graphics for The Guardian newspaper and other places. These graphics make complicated information easy to understand and look really cool.

One of his graphics, called ‘The 39 Stats’, even won a Silver Medal in an awards show for information design! He also writes and teaches about how to make great data visuals.

Adam Frost's Books

Children's Books

Here are some of the fantastic books Adam Frost has written for kids:

• Ralph the Magic Rabbit (Macmillan, 2006)
• Harry, Rabbit on the Run (Macmillan, 2008)
• Danny Danger and the Cosmic Remote (Nosy Crow, 2011)
• Danny Danger and the Space Twister (Nosy Crow, 2012)
• Stop! There’s a Snake in Your Suitcase (Bloomsbury, 2012)
• Run! The Elephant Weighs a Ton (Bloomsbury, 2012)
• Catch That Bat! (Bloomsbury, 2013)
• Hide! The Tiger’s Mouth is Open Wide! (Bloomsbury, 2013)
• The Awesome Book of Awesomeness (Bloomsbury, 2014)
• The Epic Book of Epicness (Bloomsbury, 2015)
• Fox Investigates: A Brush with Danger (Stripes/ Little Tiger, 2015)
• Fox Investigates: A Whiff of Mystery (Stripes/ Little Tiger, 2015)
• Fox Investigates: A Web of Lies (Stripes/ Little Tiger, 2016)
• The Awesome Body Book (Bloomsbury, 2016)
• Fox Investigates: A Taste for Adventure (Stripes/ Little Tiger, 2016)
• Fox Investigates: A Trail of Trickery (Stripes/ Little Tiger, 2016)
• Fox Investigates: A Dash of Poison (Stripes/ Little Tiger, 2017)
• The Book of Me! (Bloomsbury, 2017)
• The Awesome Book of Animals (Bloomsbury, 2017)
• Splat the Fake Fact! (Bloomsbury, 2018)
• The Awesome Book of Space (Bloomsbury, 2018)
• Utterly Unbelievable: Second World War (Puffin, 2019)
• Dinos Love Numbers: Maths is Easy with Dinosaurs (Hachette, 2023)
• Sharks Love Science: Science is Fun under the sea (Hachette, 2024)