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Before he became a super successful children’s author, Charlie Higson worked as a decorator, a TV producer and even had his own band called ‘The Higsons’ as well as penning a few grown-up books.
The first Young Bond Book Silverfin was published in 2005 and the series has been translated into 24 different languages! The Enemy series, about Zombies aimed at an older 11+ audience, is now into its third book, which is called The Fear. Click here to visit Charlie Higson’s website.
Find out why Charlie has chosen these books and what significance they have to him as a writer.
Tintin And The Red Sea Sharks - Herge I’ve always loved comics, and as a kid I devoured Asterix and Tintin. I love the strong, clear and precise artwork in these books. Read more…
The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm - Norman Hunter. These stories are about a mad inventor and are madly inventive as well as very funny. Read more…
Tales Of The Greek Heroes - Roger Lancelyn Green. I’ve always loved myths and legends. Greek, Roman, Norse, as well as those closer to home – our very own King Arthur and Robin Hood. Read more…
VIII. H. M. Castor I love the way it makes the characters and story (Henry VIII) relevant and immediate for modern readers. Read more…
Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve The concept of this series – that in the future the oceans will dry up and our cities will be placed on giant caterpillar tracks so that they can trundle around fighting each other - is irresistible. Read more…
The Lord Of The Rings - J. R. R. Tolkien It was a huge influence on me. It’s interesting that although the hobbits aren’t kids (they’re all about seventy years old!) we react to them as children. Read more…
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Guest Editor - Charlie Higson
April’s Guest Editor is the multi-talented author of the action-packed Young Bond series of books and the gruesome Enemy series. Find out more about his books and some favourite ones that have influenced his writing.
Guest editor's featured books The Enemy Series
Charlie Higson
April 2012 Book of the Month. Best-selling author Charlie Higson has created a chilling world in his thrilling Zombie series. Not only have all the adults – older siblings and parents – lost their minds and become hopeless has-beens but there...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Books of the Month | Guest Editor
Format: Paperback - Released: 05/04/2012
Charlie Higson
Shortlisted for the Independent Booksellers Book Award 2011 Charlie Higson packs a punch with the second in his gripping adventure series set in a dystopian future in which adults have ceased to be protectors. England has been struck by a deadly...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Book Awards | Books of the Month | Guest Editor
Format: Paperback - Released: 07/04/2011
Charlie Higson
Shortlisted for the prestigious Teenage Book Prize 2010. A thrilling story of survival against the odds in a world in which adults have been killed or brain-crazed leaving only children under fourteen and with no one to look after them. How...
Featured in: 11+ readers | 14+ readers | Audio Books | Book Awards | Guest Editor
Format: Paperback - Released: 03/06/2010
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