John Dougherty

                           Author, poet, songwriter

 

	John's books: New! Bansi O'Hara and the Bloodline Prophecy Bansi is looking forward to a nice quiet holiday at her Granny's in Ireland. Unfortunately, a boy who can turn into a wolf has other ideas - and he's not the only one...     Zeus to the Rescue! Zeus is back! And that just has to mean trouble for Alex and Charlie - especially when a new girl arrives in school, and there's more to her than meets the eye...       Jack Slater, Monster Investigator Shortlisted for the Ottakar's Children's Book Prize 2006 There isn't a monster in the world - or the underworld - who can get the better of Jack Slater. But when Jack's top informant suddenly disappears, it's the beginning of an adventure that may be too much for even the world's greatest monster investigator!     Niteracy Hour Shortlisted for the Nottingham Children's Book Award 2006, and the Coventry Raring 2 Read Award 2008 Can Jim the head-louse defeat the school bully? And will he ever find out what happens in Treasure Island? Find out, in this "hilarious tale of a head-louse who joins in the classroom action" (amazon.co.uk). Chosen by The Bookseller magazine as one of April 2005's best new books for children.       Zeus on the Loose Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2005 John's first book is the fast and funny story of what happens when Alex makes a model temple for the Greek god Zeus - and the god himself shows up! "A delightfully funny and skilfully written, clever story for younger readers" (Branford Boase Award shortlist judges).     John Dougherty is represented by Sarah Molloy at AM Heath & Co, Ltd