Gene Kemp

Gene Kemp grew up in the Midlands. She studied at Exeter University, taught, married and had three children. She is best known for her Cricklepit School stories, which include The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler, winner of the Carnegie Medal. In addition she has written The Clock Tower Ghost, Snaggletooth's Mystery, Seriously Weird and many more. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and she was awarded an honourary degree for her writing. She now lives in Devon with her son.

Gene Kemp grew up in the Midlands. She studied at Exeter University, taught, married and had three children. She is best known for her Cricklepit School stories, which include The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tyler, winner of the Carnegie Medal. In addition she has written The Clock Tower Ghost, Snaggletooth's Mystery, Seriously Weird and many more. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and she was awarded an honourary degree for her writing. She now lives in Devon with her son. See less