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Alan MacDonald

Alan MacDonald was born in Watford and was going to be a professional footballer until he won a pen in a handwriting competition at school.
He has written over a hundred books for children and won several awards. Among his books are the best-selling Dirty Bertie series with illustrator David Robers, 'Ask Oscar' and picture books such as The Prince of Pants. He also writes for children's TV series such as Horrid Henry, Fimbles and the Tweenies.

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alanmacdonald-author.co.uk littletiger.co.uk/stripes-publishing

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