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Alan Dapre

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Alan Dapré is an experienced children's author and playwright with over 60 traditionally published books.

His Porridge the Tartan Cat' series (Floris Books) is for young readers aged 6 to 9, and offers up a cat's-eye view of an adventurous fun-loving family, who each have a surprising secret.

The six books feature engaging characters, such as Porridge, Gadget Grandad, Groovy Gran and Fergus Mc Fungus. Plus the twins, Isla and Ross.

After 8 years writing for television, Alan is back to writing children's stories. A former Deputy Headteacher, he is dedicated to sparking children's imaginations.

"I wanted to write about two energetic, resourceful and empowered children. Go-getters, who deal head on with anything that life (or a baddy) throws at ...more

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	Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Brawsome Bagpipes by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Yuliya Somina (Illustrator) 4.45 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Kittycat Kidnap by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Yuliya Somina (Illustrator) 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Bash Crash Ding 3.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Pet Show Show-Off by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Yuliya Somina (Illustrator) 3.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Unfair Funfair by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Yuliya Somina (Illustrator) 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Wiggle Jiggle it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Porridge the Tartan Cat and the Loch Ness Mess by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Yuliya Somina (Illustrator) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mixed-up Myths 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Porridge the Tartan Cat Books 4 to 6: Loch Ness Mess, Unfair Funfair, Pet Show Show-Off by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Yuliya Somina (Illustrator) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Little Door Books My Dog Max. by Alan Dapre (Goodreads Author), Alex Ayliffe (Illustrator) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary?”
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“When you write, magic happens. Doors open. People smile and the world is a better place”
― Alan Dapre, Brum and the Naughty Dog

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“It's good to write badly. Things can only get better.”
― Alan Dapre, The Finders

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“Why be ordinary when you can be extraordinary?”
― Alan Dapre

tags: humour, inspirational, motivational

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“It's good to write badly. Things can only get better.”
― Alan Dapre, The Finders

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“I tried to think outside the box but couldn't open the lid.”
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“Art is personal, criticism shouldn't be.”
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“The art of writing involves making as many cups of tea as you can in the time available for writing. Then adding extra time for writing...”
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