Norman George Hunter

Children's Author

Birthday November 23, 1899

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Feb 23, 1995 (95)

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About

An English children's book author, he is best known for his popular Professor Branestawm books, which focus on the adventures of a kooky inventor.

Before fame

His Professor Branestawm books were written over the course of half a century, with a 33-year gap between books two and three.

Trivia

Children's books weren't the only genre in which he wrote; he also published advertisement copy and brain-teasers. For a while, he even performed as a stage magician.

Family life

He was born in Sydenham, England.

Associated with

Darren Shan, an author nearly seventy years Hunter's junior, also became known for his works of children's literature.