Alan Dapré facts for kids
Alan Dapré is a talented British writer born in 1965. He has been creating stories for television, radio, and books for over 20 years. Many of his shows and books are enjoyed by children all around the world.
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Meet Alan Dapré
Alan Dapré has a long history of creating fun and imaginative stories. He worked for eight years at a company called Ragdoll Productions, which makes popular children's TV shows. His episodes for shows like Brum, Boohbah, and Blips have been shown in many countries. He also helped create characters and stories for the BBC show Tronji.
His Books for Young Readers
Alan Dapré has written more than 60 books specifically for children. One of his books, Everything You Need To Know When You're Eight, was even turned into an audio book read by the famous actor Tony Robinson.
He is also well-known for his popular Porridge the Tartan Cat book series. These books are published by Kelpies, a part of Floris Books. Some of the titles in this series include:
- Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Brawsome Bagpipes
- Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Bash-Crash-Ding
- Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Kittycat Kidnap
- Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Loch Ness Mess
- Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Unfair Funfair
- Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Pet Show Show-Off
Writing for Radio and Stage
Besides books and TV, Alan Dapré has also written plays. He wrote plays for BBC Radio 4, including a story called 'Stranger In The Home'. Another one of his plays, 'Comeback', was performed at the Nottingham Playhouse in 1987. He also writes plays that help young students improve their reading skills.
His Background
Before becoming a full-time writer, Alan Dapré was a teacher. He worked as a Deputy Headteacher and a primary school teacher in Nottingham. Today, he lives in Glasgow with his wife, Kate, and their young daughter.
External links
- The Official website for Alan Dapré: http://www.alandapre.com/
- Plays by Alan Dapré
- The Unofficial website for Tony Robinson: http://www.unofficialtonyrobinsonwebsite.co.uk/: http://www.unofficialtonyrobinsonwebsite.co.uk/
