John Townsend

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  • Bibliography:
    55 Books
  • First Book:
    May 2004
  • Latest Book:
    August 2022
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Book List in Order: 55 titles

  • Mysterious Monsters

  • Would You Survive?: Living Things in Habitats

  • Lawmakers and the Police

    The laws of every country have developed and changed over hundreds of years. Lawmakers have kept adding to the laws of the land. None more so than the USA where many amendments keep the ‘law books’ up to date....

  • Earthquakes and Volcanoes

  • Punishment and Pain

    Leaders and people in power have always had to ask a big question. “How do I make sure everyone obeys me?” For hundreds of years there was one answer. Pain. Or the threat of pain. History was full of the screams of criminals and others. T...

  • Hunter's Moon

    Neil is scared, but he doesn't know why. Not at first. The dark never bothered him before. But something dangerous is lurking in the woods. Something with terrible claws. Then Neil looks up at the evening sky and remembers the mysterious message: Bew...

  • The Omen and the Ghost

    Chris and Angela are traveling on his motorcycle when a mysterious blizzard blows in from nowhere. Then the engine quits. Luckily, they find shelter in the nearby Angel Inn. Then a stranger appears who wants to help. Or does he?...

  • DRIBBLE

    Dribble is a Westie rescued from a rescue center. He ends up living on a country estate in Hertfordshire, England, where his life is one long charmed day at least until he finds an envelope-getting him mixed up with the criminal underworld and kidn...

  • Bigfoot and Other Mysterious Creatures



  • Werewolf Attack

  • Basradava

  • The Big Book of Baddies

    Most-wanted villains…most-wanted book!Felons, gangsters, outlaws, pirates: meet the bad guys! This dip-in delight has the lowdown on 100 infamous scoundrels from history, literature, mythology, film, and TV. Drawing from sources around the world, t...

  • Gone Missing

    Gr 5-7–This series presents a wide range of phenomena in a colorful, easy-to-browse format that will appeal to readers of all abilities. Each oversize volume is chock-full of some of the greatest enigmas from the past to the present, ranging fr...

  • Strange Creatures

    Gr 5-7–This series presents a wide range of phenomena in a colorful, easy-to-browse format that will appeal to readers of all abilities. Each oversize volume is chock-full of some of the greatest enigmas from the past to the present, ranging fr...

  • The Finders

  • The Secret Message

    In the attic of his house Sam finds a leather case that belonged to his great great grandfather, Freddy Ovel. The case contains a diary, as Sam begins to read it he is taken right back to just before the First World War when Freddy was a boy. Sam als...

  • Princess Bare Foot and the Tales from Togetherland

    Princess Bare Foot and The Tales from Togetherland came about through a chance meeting of John Townsend with Nimsi Micaelo. That chance meeting revealed Nimsi's ideas for a book for children. She had the title already in her head, Princess Bare Foot....

  • Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: Victorians

    Time to take a sideways look at the bizzare and outrageous from throughout history - and it's all TRUE! Which new material got the Victorians building mad? Who was the bad guy that committed terrible crimes in London? Which dangerous job was banned f...

  • Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: World War II

    Time to take a sideways look at the bizarre and outrageous from throughout history - and it's all TRUE!Which mad weapons were actually used during combat? Who was the bad guy in charge of the Nazi German air force? Which dangerous mission helped to c...



  • The Messenger

    When Chris sees an ornamental glass angel smash at his feet he doesn't think anything of it. But when a trip to the moors with his girlfriend brings strange events, he begins to think it may have been a bad omen. Then, out of the blue a stranger warn...

  • Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: Romans

    Time to take a sideways look at the bizarre and outrageous from throughout history - and it's all TRUE! Which mad idea poisoned thousands of Romans? Which bad emperor was top of the crazy tree? What dangerous sport was most likely to get you killed? ...

  • Mad, Bad and Just Plain Dangerous: Tudors

    Time to take a sideways look at the bizarre and outrageous from throughout history - and it's all TRUE! Which mad cure involved swallowing live frogs? Which bad ruler had the most heads chopped off at the Tower of London? Which Tudor invention do we ...

  • Sitting Target

    Lee and his mum have plenty of problems of their own - but then a desperate stranger breaks in. Now Lee has to think fast and do the right thing. He suddenly finds himself with a vital job to do in a frantic race against time.At only fourteen, Lee is...

  • Death on Toast

  • Flashback

  • Operation Code-Cracker

    Code-loving Max is unexpectedly recruited to spy on his friend's uncle, a suspected terrorist. But nothing is quite as it seems in this new world of espionage, double-crosses, kidnaps and car chases - and in the end, it may be Max's skill wit...

  • Dead in the Water

    There's been a gruesome shark attack off an Australian beach. It looks like a massive man-eater has struck - but things are not quite what they seem. Mumbling a meaningless message to his young rescuers, the victim draws them in to a web of intrigue,...

  • Peril in the Snow

    The Night Raiders came without warning. They killed many and took others away. Hari's sister Maya was one of those taken and now Hari vows to find her. But Hari has more than The Night Raiders to fear. Is there a brighter future waiting out there for...

  • Strangers on a Plane

    Not long into the flight on a crowded plane Toby gets a text from Todd, a fellow passenger. Todd is carrying a bag with something extremely dangerous hidden in it - but Todd doesn't know what it is, how it will be used or who will use it. But he need...



  • A Fool No More

    After a string of bad relationships, Johnese has made a promise to herself. She will no longer play the fool for any man. Along comes De Angelo, who appears to be getting his life in order. In addition to charm and striking good looks, he seems to po...

  • Ghost Stories

    Be scared -- be very scared. These 10 ghostly tales will send a shiver down your spine . . .
     
    These spooky, creepy, and slightly gruesome tales will introduce a new generation of children to the many pleasures of a ghost story. ...

  • Pirate Stories

    Are you on board for some swashbuckling, seafaring adventures? These 10 pirate stories will shiver your timber, mateys!
     
    Hidden treasure. Daring raids. Scurvy scoundrels, ready to wield a cutlass at a minute’s notice. Get read...

  • Never Odd or Even

    "I’m at that special age: 12. It is one of my favourite numbers in the whole universe. In fact, it’s my perfect number. 12 isn’t just the sum of 10 (the base of our whole amazing number system) and 2 (the only even prime number in the cosmos) b...

  • Stone Balancer

  • Bow! Wow! Meow!

    Pet-loving kids will enjoy unboxing and exploring this themed pack of three books.
     
    Meet Bow and Wow, the dogs, and Meow the cat. These three sweet pets love to cuddle, play, and nap, and in this charming Booktacular package...

  • A Cow Goes Moo!

    Using lots of fun and interactive touch, trace, and lift-the-flap elements, A Cow Goes Moo! introduces young children to animals on the farm.
     
    A trail of grain across the farm
    Leads to a group of friends.
    So w...

  • Mystery Stories

    Prepared to be scared with these 10 creepy mysteries about strange events, places, and creatures. They’re perfect for reading round the campfire or under the blanket with a flashlight. Unsolved and unexplained tales have the power to spark our...

  • UFO Stories

    Are aliens looking down on us? Have UFOs arrived on Earth? Read these 10 tales of things that came from the skies and see what you think!   For nearly 70 years, there have been unexplained sightings in the skies. Even aircraft pilots have report...

  • Dreamtime

    It’s time to say goodnight with this sweet collection of nine bedtime board books, each featuring an adorable animal character.   Shhh—it’s late: time for toddlers to say goodnight. This unique boxed set features nine diffe...



  • Barn in a Box

    A delightful boxed set of 9 mini-books about different animals on a farm. "A cold wind rattles the old barn door, But snug inside is soft warm straw. It's here, while snow outside lies deep, Where safe and sound lie huddled sheep." Each...

  • The Christmas Chronicles

  • Goodnight, Llamas

    "Lara is a llama. Nothing will alarm her. Whatever the drama, Lara just gets calmer!" This charming board book features a simple story about an adorable llama named Lara and her friends. The brightly colored, cheerful artwork and simple, rh...

  • Sweet Dreamzzz: Alligator

    Say goodnight with alligator in this soothing bedtime board book. “It's tiring when I brush my teeth. There are lots on top and lots beneath!” Get ready for bed with the alligator character in this adorable board book, which features ...

  • Sweet Dreamzzz: Zebra

    Say goodnight with zebra in this soothing bedtime board book.   “It's bedtime now – The day has gone, It's time to put those pajamas on…” Get ready for bed with the zebra character in this adorable board book, wh...

  • Hello Happy Faces

    Say “Hello!” to the animals of the world with this beautiful board book designed specifically for babies! From alligators and elephants to lions, sloths, and frogs, Hello, Happy Faces is the perfect first baby book. A great early introduc...

  • Hello Head to Toe

    Meet adorable animals that are here to help baby learn about their own body parts – from their eyes and ears to their nose and toes! Hello, Head to Toe is the perfect first baby book and introduction to making connections to their body thatR...

  • Hello, Dragon

    This charming board book features a simple story about a popular magical animal: dragons.   "A dragon is a friendly pet And useful if your hair gets wet. Just a little burst of fire Makes a very handy dryer."   The brightly co...

  • Hello, Unicorn

    This charming board book features a simple story about a popular magical animal: unicorns. "Her mane was long,  her eyes were bright.  Her coat was soft  and purest white."  The brightly colored, cheerful artwork and...

  • How the Bear Lost His Tail

    Inspired by traditional folktales from around the world, this volume in the Animal Stories for Bedtime series features fantastical, mesmerizing tales about how different forest animals came to resemble the species that we know today. Told over genera...



  • Why Monkeys Live in Trees

    Inspired by traditional folktales from around the world, this volume in the Animal Stories for Bedtime series features fantastical, mesmerizing tales about how different animals from the jungle came to resemble the species that we know today. Animal ...

  • Sweet Dreamzzz: Lion

    Say goodnight with lion in this soothing bedtime board book. Get ready for bed with the adorable lion in this beautiful board book. It features cute illustrations and a simple, soothing, rhyming story about a lion playing outdoors and getting tired, ...

  • Sweet Dreamzzz: Panda

    Say goodnight with panda in this soothing bedtime board book. Get ready for bed with the adorable panda character in this beautiful board book. It features cute illustrations and a simple, soothing, rhyming story about a panda playing outdoors and ge...

  • Mr. Chug & the Red Tractor

    This humorous story of an eccentric inventor and his fantastic contraption features rhyming text and lift-the-flap surprises.   "Whatever is that clunking noise In the farmyard shed? What's blowing out those puffs of smoke? A tractor&md...

  • Mrs. Zoom & the Blue Rocket

    This humorous story of an eccentric inventor and her fantastic contraption features rhyming text and lift-the-flap surprises.   "Whatever's that inside the shed, Next door at Mrs Zoom's? What's making wisps of bright pink gas? A...

  • Telling the Time Sticker Book

    The Scribble Monsters are playful and inquisitive characters who guide young children through activities that make learning fun.   It’s time to learn how to tell time! By adding clock-face stickers showing the correct times to the correspo...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

John Townsend has published 55 books.

John Townsend does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Telling the Time Sticker Book, was published in August 2022.

The first book by John Townsend, Mysterious Monsters, was published in May 2004.

No. John Townsend does not write books in series.
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