Andrew Cope facts for kids

Andy Cope, born in 1966, is a popular English author who writes exciting books for children. He is famous for his adventure series like Spy Dog, Spy Pups, and Spy Cat. He also wrote the Raccoon Rampage books.

Andy Cope's Life and Work

Andy Cope was born in Derby, England, in 1966. Besides being a children's author, he is also a teacher and a trainer. He loves learning new things all the time.

Andy studied at Loughborough University in the UK. He earned a special degree called a PhD. His studies focused on how people can be happy and successful at work.

Helping People Be Brilliant

In 2005, Andy started a company called 'Art of Brilliance Ltd'. This company helps businesses and schools around the world. They teach people about positive thinking and how to feel good.

Their main program, 'The Art of Being Brilliant', became a very popular book in 2012. Andy has written many other books about feeling good and being happy. These books include:

• Be Brilliant Everyday
• The Little Book of Emotional Intelligence
• Shine
• Zest
• Leadership: The Multiplier Effect
• The Little Book of Being Brilliant
• How to be a WELL BEING

Books for Young People

Andy has also worked with other writers to create books for teenagers. These books help young people with their personal growth. Some of these titles are:

• Diary of a Brilliant Kid
• The Art of Being a Brilliant Teenager
• A Teenager's Guide to Awesomeness

Brilliant Schools Initiative

Andy also started the Brilliant Schools initiative. This project aims to bring lessons about happiness and well-being into schools. He received a special award called the Points of Light Award. This award recognized his work on school projects in different cities.

Awards for Spy Dog

Andy Cope's book Spy Dog has won several important awards:

• Spy Dog won the Redhouse Children's Book of the Year in 2006.
• Spy Dog also won the Richard & Judy Book Club "Developing" 7+ category.