Author / Illustrator Profile
Pete Johnson
Pete Johnson was born in Winchester, and
tried several jobs after doing an English degree at Birmingham University. He
was teaching English and Drama at a school in Buckinghamshire when he wrote
his first book for teenagers, “Secrets from the School Underground”; which
became an immediate hit.
Now a full time writer, Pete prefers to write in the morning. He does extensive research for his books, involving on one occasion going on a ghost hunt, and on another persuading his sister to be a contestant on “Blind Date”, which she won. He carries a little blue notebook around everywhere in case he has a brilliant idea, or hears something he wants to write down
Pete’s many books include:
Ghost Dog
The Phantom Thief
Rescuing Dad
How to Train Your Parents
The Frighteners
Shortlisted Title
1999 - Secret Friend
2003 - Traitor