Jane E. Clarke facts for kids
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Jane E. Clarke
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Clarke – England – 2010
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| Born | 17 December 1954 Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
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| Alma mater | University of Birmingham, University College London |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Known for | Author of children's books |
| Spouse(s) | Martin Clarke (deceased) |
| Children | 2 sons |
Jane Elizabeth Clarke is an English writer who creates amazing books and poems for children. She was born in 1954. Some of her most famous books are Gilbert the Great and Neon Leon.
Jane has written more than 80 books! This includes the popular Dr. Kittycat series. Her books are even used in schools to help kids learn to read. You might have heard her stories on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Famous people like Dolly Parton and Jake Wood have read her books Stuck in the Mud and Knight Time. Stuck in the Mud was even released with a special audio CD in the US!
Jane also helps write for other popular book series for young readers. These include Dinosaur Cove, Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy, and Pet Hotel.
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Jane's Early Life and Education
Jane Clarke grew up in a town called Kettering in England. She was born there on December 17, 1954. She went to Hawthorn Road County Primary School and Kettering High School for Girls.
After high school, Jane went to the University of Birmingham. There, she studied archaeology and history. Later, she continued her studies in archaeology at University College London.
Jane's Family and Career Journey
In 1977, Jane married Martin Clarke. Martin was a chemical engineer, and his job took their family to many different countries. They lived in places like Mexico, Brazil, the United States, Wales, and the Netherlands.
Jane and Martin had two sons, Andrew and Robert. Both of their sons went to the Antwerp International School in Belgium. They later went to university in the UK.
While living in the Netherlands, Jane started working as a librarian at the Antwerp International School. This is where she began her exciting career as a children's author!
Sadly, Jane's husband Martin passed away in 2001. In 2005, Jane moved back to Kent, England, where she lives today.
Besides writing, Jane loves to visit schools all over the UK and Europe. She inspires children to enjoy reading and writing. She also supports charities like Ellenor Lions Children's Hospice and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.
Awards for Jane's Books
Jane's books have won some cool awards!
- Gilbert the Great was highly praised at the Sheffield Children's Book Award in 2006.
- It also won a Bronze Star at the Norfolk Library and Information Service Children's Book Award in 2006.
- Stuck in the Mud won the Nottingham Children's Book Award for 3-5 year olds in 2008.
Some of Jane's Books
Jane Clarke has written many wonderful books. Here are some of them:
- Plodney Creeper, Supersloth (2001)
- Sherman Swaps Shells (2001)
- Only Tadpoles Have Tails (2002)
- Smoky Dragons (2002)
- Tusk Trouble (2003)
- Dino Dog (2004)
- Gilbert the Great (2005)
- The Amazing Adventures of Batbird (2005)
- Prince Albert's Birthday (2005)
- I'm Not Wearing That! (2005)
- Dippy's Sleepover (2006)
- Chewy Hughie (2006)
- No Nits! (2006)
- Squeaky Clean (2006)
- Mole and the New Hole (2006)
- Muck it Up! (2006)
- Trumpet: the Little Elephant with a Big Temper (2006)
- Scratching’s Catching! (2007)
- G.E.M. (2007)
- Gilbert in Deep (2007)
- The Best of Both Nests (2007)
- Stuck in the Mud (2008)
- Runny Honey (2008)
- Knight Time (2008)
- Eye, Eye Captain! (2008)
- Gilbert the Hero (2010)
- Creaky Castle (2011)
- Dance Together Dinosaurs (2012)
- How to Tuck In Your Sleepy Lion (2015)
- How to Feed Your Cheeky Monkey (2015)
- How to Brush Your Teeth With Snappy Croc (2015)
- How to Bath Your Little Dinosaur (2015)
- Old Macdonald's Things That Go (2015)
- Who Woke the Baby? (2015)
- I Saw Anaconda (2016)
- Neon Leon (2017)
- Firefly Home (2018)
- Leap Frog (2019)
- Tiptoe Tiger (2021)
The Dr. KittyCat Series
These books are about a helpful animal doctor!
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Posy the Puppy (2015)
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Daisy the Kitten (2015)
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Clover the Bunny (2015)
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Willow the Duckling (2015)
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Nutmeg the Guinea Pig (2016)
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Pumpkin the Hamster (2017)
- Dr KittyCat is ready to rescue: Peanut the Mouse (2018)
- Dr KittyCat is Ready to Rescue: Ginger the Kitten (2018)
- Dr KittyCat is ready to rescue: Logan the Puppy (2018)
- Dr KittyCat is ready to rescue: Bramble the Hedgehog (2019)
Al's Awesome Science Series
These books are full of fun science adventures!
- Al's Awesome Science: No.1: Egg-Speriments! (2017)
- AL's Awesome Science: Splash Down! (2018)
- Al's Awesome Science: Blast-Off! (2018)
- Al's Awesome Science: Busy Bodies! (2019)
Sky Private Eye Series
Join Sky Private Eye for fairytale mysteries!
- Sky Private Eye and the Case of the Runaway Biscuit: A Fairytale Mystery Starring the Gingerbread Boy (2018)
- Sky Private Eye and The Case of the Sparkly Slipper: A Fairytale Mystery Starring Cinderella (2018)
- Sky Private Eye and the Case of the Missing Grandma: A Fairy-Tale Mystery Starring Little Red Riding Hood (2020)
Lottie Loves Nature Series
Lottie explores the wonders of nature!
- Lottie Loves Nature: Frog Frenzy (2020)
- Lottie Loves Nature: Bird Alert (2021)
- Lottie Loves Nature: Bee-Ware (2021)
The Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Series
These stories are inspired by real animals from the famous Battersea Dogs & Cats Home.
- Rusty's Story: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2010)
- Misty's Story: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2010)
- Daisy's Story: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2010)
Dinosaur Cove Series (as Rex Stone)
Jane also writes exciting dinosaur adventures under the name Rex Stone.
- Attack of the Lizard King: Dinosaur Cove 1 (2008)
- March of the Armoured Beasts: Dinosaur Cove 3 (2008)
- Catching the Speedy Thief: Dinosaur Cove 5 (2008)
- Rescuing the Plated Lizard: Dinosaur Cove 7 (2008)
- Tracking the Gigantic Beast: Dinosaur Cove 9 (2009)
- Finding the Deceptive Dinosaur: Dinosaur Cove 11 (2009)
- Journey to the Ice Age: Dinosaur Cove Double Length Edition (2009)
- Clash of the Monster Crocs: Dinosaur Cove 14 (2010)
- Rampage of the Hungry Giants: Dinosaur Cove 15 (2010)
- Battle of the Giants: Dinosaur Cove World Book Day Edition (2010)
- Swarm of the Fanged Lizards: Dinosaur Cove 17 (2011)
- Stalking the Fanned Predator: Dinosaur Cove 19 (2011)
Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy Series (as Hayley Daze)
And under the name Hayley Daze, she writes about a very naughty puppy!
- Toyshop Trouble: Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy 2 (2010)
- Rainforest Hide and Seek: Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy 4 (2010)
- Magic Mayhem: Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy 6 (2010)
- Animal Antics: Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy 8 (2010)
- Star of the School: Puddle the Naughtiest Puppy 10 (2011)
Organisations Jane Supports
Jane is part of several groups, including:
- Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Group (British SCWBI)
- Deal Writers
- British Humanist Association
- Wildwood Trust
