The Ghost Train Ride at Fangster's Fair

Born in Greenock, Scotland. He worked as a bank clerk and National Serviceman before studying at University of London where he began writing. Was a teacher and then Head Teacher at large Primary schools in Wiltshire, Hertfordshire and Humberside until resigning to become a full-time author in 1989. He has published five poetry collections for adults, and over 90 books for children. Regularly makes author visits to schools and libraries nationwide, speaks at conferences, and tutors at writing courses for adults.