Alan Gibbons

Alan Albert Gibbons (born 14 August 1953) is an English writer of children's books and campaigner known for his advocacy of libraries.

He has written over 60 books and won a number of awards including a ''Blue Peter'' Book Award for his best-selling book ''Shadow of the Minotaur''.

Gibbons lives in Liverpool, England, where he worked as a primary school teacher and where he is a local councillor. Provided by Wikipedia