Neil Humphreys facts for kids

Neil John Humphreys (born December 5, 1974) is a popular British author and journalist who lives in Singapore. He is famous for writing funny and interesting stories about life in Singapore and has written over 30 books.

Born and raised in Dagenham, a part of London, England, Humphreys moved to Singapore in 1996. He is well-known for his humorous newspaper columns, where he shares his thoughts on daily life, sports, and movies. He has written for major newspapers like The Straits Times and The New Paper. Today, he writes for Yahoo and hosts a popular football podcast.

Many of his books are very successful. His children's series, Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase, is being made into a TV show. His crime novels about a character named Inspector Low are also being developed for television.

Life and Career

When Neil Humphreys first came to Singapore, he worked as a speech and drama teacher in local schools. He later became a writer, starting as a humour columnist for the newspaper Today.

As a columnist, he wrote funny articles about Singaporean culture from his point of view as a foreigner. He also wrote about his childhood in London and his love for football, especially the English Premier League. His funny and honest writing style made him very popular with readers.

Moving Abroad and Returning

In 2006, Humphreys and his wife moved to Australia, where they lived for five years. Even while living in Australia, he continued to write for Singaporean newspapers and magazines.

He returned to Singapore in 2011 and started a new column with The New Paper. He also wrote a book about his return, describing all the ways Singapore had changed while he was away.

Personal Life

Humphreys is married and has one daughter. He often writes about his family in his books and columns, sharing funny stories about being a husband and a father. His mother lives in Kent, England.

Famous Books

Neil Humphreys has written many books for both adults and children. His stories often mix humour with interesting observations about life.

Books for Adults

• Notes From an Even Smaller Island (2001)
• Scribbles from the Same Island (2003)
• Final Notes from a Great Island (2006)
• Be My Baby: on the Road to Fatherhood (2008)
• Match Fixer (2010)
• Premier Leech (2011)
• Return to a ... Island: Notes from New Singapore (2012)
• Marina Bay Sins (2014)
• Saving a ... Island: Notes from Old Singapore (2015)
• Rich Kill Poor Kill (2016)
• ... Foreigners (2021)
• Lost Women (2023)

Books for Children

• Secrets of the Swamp (2013)
• The Hunt for the Green Boomerang (2015)
• Abbie Rose and the Magic Suitcase series (2012–2018)
• Princess Incognito series (2018-2023)
• The Pet Adventure (2022)

TV Appearances

• Singtel Mio Football TV (2012–2014)
• Return to a ... Island (2013)
• Eleven Sports' The Social (2017)