Andy Griffiths

Infobox Writer


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name = Andy Griffiths
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birthname = Andrew Griffiths
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birthplace = Melbourne, Australia
occupation = Author
genre = Children's literature
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website = http://www.andygriffiths.com.au/

Andrew "Andy" Griffiths (born 3 September 1961) is an Australian children's book author and comedy writer. He is most notable for his "Just" series which was converted into an animated television series called "What's with Andy?". Originally a vocalist with an 80s alternative rock band called "Gothic Farmyard", Griffiths grew up in Melbourne, Australia. In the 1990s he turned to serious writing. He has written many funny children's books.

Andy Griffiths has been to a number of book readings and he loves reading his books to young fans.

He was born in Melboune, Australia.

Works

Novels

* "The Day My Milkshake brings all the boys to the yaard" (2001) (Also "The Day My Bum Went Psycho")
* "Zombie Butts from Uranus" (2003) (Also "Zombie Bums from Uranus")
* " (2005) ("Also" 'Bumageddon: The Final Pongflict')
* "Fast Food and No Play Make Jack a Fat Boy" (2006)
* "What Bumosaur Is That?" (2007) (Also "What Buttosaur is that?")

hort Story Collections

* "The Bad Ass" (2004)
* "The Cat On The Mat Is flat!" (2006)
* "The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow" (2008)

"Schooling Around" Series

*"Treasure Fever!" (2008)
*"Pencil of Doom!" (2008)
*"Mascot Madness!" (2009, not yet released)
*"Robot Riot!" (2009, not yet released)

"Just!" Series

* "Just Tricking" (1997) (Also "Just Joking" or "Just Kidding")
* "Just Annoying" (1998)
* "Just Stupid" (1999)
* "Just Crazy" (2000) (Also "Just Wacky")
* "Just Disgusting" (2002)
* "Just Shocking" (2007)

All the "Just!" books are illustrated by Terry Denton. They are a collection of books containing short stories revolving around the main character Andy, his best friend Danny, his sibling Jen, and an assortment of other characters (including Mum, Dad, Dad's boss Mr. Bainbridge). In the series, Andy often gets into trouble and has a reputation for being stupid and causing trouble and mayhem.

Just Macbeth!

Andy Griffths wrote a version of Macbeth called "Just Macbeth!" in 2007. It was produced by Bell Shakespeare. All six "Just!" books are referenced in the play. The characters are Andy (Patrick Brammall), Danny (Tim Richards), Lisa (Pippa Grandison), Jen & Malcom & Fleance (Rhiannon Owen), King Duncan and several other characters (Mark Oewn-Taylor) Lennox and several minor characters (John Leary).

Footnotes

External links

* [http://us.macmillan.com/author/andygriffiths Andy Griffiths site at Macmillan.com]