Jeremy Strong (author)
Jeremy Strong | |
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| Born | Jeremy James Strong 18 November 1949 New Eltham, London, England |
| Died | 4 August 2024 (aged 74) |
| Occupation | Writer, teacher |
| Period | 1978–2024 |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Spouse | Gillie Strong |
| Children | Daniel and Jessica |
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Jeremy James Strong (18 November 1949 – 4 August 2024) was an English writer known for his children's books. Strong wrote and published over 100 novels for children and young adults and is best known for his children's series The Hundred-Mile-an-Hour Dog. His work were known for humour, wordplay and has been described as encouraging "reading amongst ordinary children." Strong won the Children's Book award in 1997 and his books have been adapted for television including the BBC's There's a Viking in My Bed.