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Top 20 children's author websites

Judy Blume

Judy Blume is the author of Superfudge, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and many more. The site has a biography, answers to readers' questions, news and lots of other useful and interesting information about the author.

Lauren Child

Website of Charlie and his little sister Lola, based on the books written by Lauren Child. Play games, send e-cards or become a member of the email club to watch special TV clips.

Eoin Colfer

Eoin Colfer is the author of the Artemis Fowl books. On the site you can find out about the author and his books, join in the discussions on the messageboard and keep up to date with the news blog.

Jim Davis

Jim Davis created the popular comic strip Garfield. On the website you can find out all about the history of Garfield, watch interviews with Jim, play games and read comics.

Roald Dahl

Has information about the author and his books and a special no adults allowed section which includes puzzles, games and virtual tours.

Narinder Dhami

Narinder Dhami has written many books including Grow up Dad and Animal Crackers. Her website includes a book list, biography, writing tips, games and a story written just for the website.

Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson wrote the Gruffalo, Monkey Puzzle and many other favourites. On the website you can find out all about her and the other books, plays, poems and songs she has written.

Anne Fine

Anne Fine is the author of many books, including Madame Doubtfire and Goggle-Eyes. You can find out about these and her other books on this website. You can also print or email book plates for your own library.

Cornelia Funke

Website for fans of Cornelia Funke, writer of the Inkheart and Ghosthunters series. There's lots to explore on the website where you'll find news, fun stuff, a biography, film trailers and author interviews.

Robin Jarvis

Robin Jarvis writes fantasy novels, including The Deptford Mice Trilogy, The Whitby Witches Trilogy and more. Find out about these and his other books on the website. Read questions and answers and view original sketches of his characters.

Geraldine McCaughrean

The writer of more than 130 books including the sequel to Peter Pan. The website includes a biography, questions and answers and information about the books.

Daisy Meadows

The website for the Rainbow Magic series of books. Includes fun and games, a picture gallery, information about the books and a place to meet the fairies.

Jenny Oldfield

Jenny Oldfield has written over fifty books including the Home Farm Twins series and the Half Moon ranch series. Find out about all these books and more on the website which also has fun stuff, interviews and your reviews.

Dav Pilkey

Dav writes the Captain Underpants series of books as well as Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot and others. On the website you can find out all about his books, play games, watch videos, listen to music and much more

Gwyneth Rees

Gywneth Rees has written many books including Fairy Dreams, The Magic Mermaid and Cosmo and the Magic Sneeze. On the website you can find out more about the author and her books, send e-cards, play games and much more.

J K Rowling

The official site includes news, rumours, a biography and much more to discover.

Dr Seuss

Suessville includes a biography of Dr Suess. There's also lots of fun and games to be had in the playground.

Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket is the narrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events. The website has information about all the books and the author, videos and activities.

R L Stine

Probably best known for the Goosebump series of books, you'll find lots of information about R L Stine on this website along with games and the rainy night theatre, a brand new story written just for Internet listeners.

Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong has written many books including The Hundred Mile an Hour Dog, Let's do the Pharaoh! and more. Find out about Jeremy and his books on the website. You'll also find interviews, message boards and games.