Allan Frewin Jones facts for kids

Allan Frewin Jones (born April 30, 1954) is an English writer. He has written over 90 books for children and young adults. You might know his books under different names like Fiona Kelly, Adam Blade, or Frewin Jones.

About Allan Frewin Jones

His Early Life

Allan Frewin Jones was born in London, England. He started writing when he was just nine years old! Growing up, he loved art, music, reading, and, of course, writing. Before becoming a full-time writer, he worked in different office jobs.

His Writing Journey

Allan Frewin Jones's first book, The Mole and Beverley Miller, came out in 1987. Since then, he has written many books for young people. These books cover different types of stories, including fantasy, romance, and adventure.

He is well-known for writing many book series for young readers. He wrote the first book in The Mystery Club series. After that, he created his own popular series. These include The Hunter and Moon books, Dark Paths, and the Little Sister books. He also wrote the Talisman series and the six-book fantasy series The Faerie Path. One of his Talisman books, The Tears of Isis, was even nominated for a book award in 2006!

In 2008, Jones worked with artist Gary Chalk. Together, they created a series called Sundered Lands in the UK. In America, it was known as The Six Crowns. This series was highly praised by many book reviewers. After this success, Jones wrote a six-book spy series called Codename Quicksilver. He also continues to work on new ideas with Gary Chalk.

His Life Today

Allan Frewin Jones lives in Cornwall, England. He lives there with his wife and their cat, named Tallulah Bankhead.

His Books and Series

Allan Frewin Jones has written many exciting books and series for young readers. Here are some of his well-known series:

Popular Series

• The Hunter & Moon Mysteries (1997-1998): These books include titles like The Weird Eyes File and The Time Traveler File.
• Dark Paths (1998-1999): A series with spooky titles such as The Wicker Man and Ghostlight.
• Sundered Lands / The Six Crowns (2010-2011): Co-created with Gary Chalk, this fantasy series includes Trundle's Quest and Fire Over Swallowhaven.
• Codename Quicksilver (2012-2013): A spy-boy series written under the name Allan Jones.
• Beast Quest (2008-2019): A very popular fantasy series written as Adam Blade. Some titles are In the Zone and The Tyrant King.

Series Written for Working Partners

Allan Frewin Jones also wrote many series for a company called Working Partners. These include:

• The Mystery Club (1993-1995): Written as Fiona Kelly, with books like Secret Clues and Dangerous Tricks.
• The Mystery Kids (1995-1996): Also as Fiona Kelly, including Spy-catchers and Hostage!.
• Little Sister / Stacy & Co. (1995-1999): This series explores friendships and family, with books like The Great Sister War and Party Time.
• Internet Detectives (1997): Written as Michael Coleman, with titles like Virus Attack.
• Special Agents (2003-2005): As Sam Hutton, this series includes Deep End and Kiss & Kill.
• Talisman (2005): This series features magical items, like The Tears of Isis and The Amulet of Quilla.
• The Faerie Path (2007-2011): Written as Frewin Jones, this fantasy series includes The Lost Queen and The Immortal Realm.
• Warrior Princess (2009-2012): Also as Frewin Jones, this series is about a brave princess, with titles like Warrior Princess and The Emerald Flame.