Jeremy Strong

Jeremy Strong is a British children's author known for writing humorous fiction books aimed at young readers. His work spans over 100 published titles, with many becoming bestsellers in the UK and internationally. Strong's most recognized series include "The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog," "My Brother's Famous Bottom," and "There's a Viking in My Bed." His writing style combines slapstick comedy with relatable family situations and school scenarios that appeal to reluctant readers. The author began his career as a primary school teacher before becoming a full-time writer in 1991. His background in education has influenced his ability to connect with young readers, and he regularly participates in school visits and literary festivals. Strong has received several notable awards for his contribution to children's literature, including the Children's Book Award and the Sheffield Children's Book Award. His books have been translated into multiple languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.

Readers consistently highlight Strong's ability to make children laugh and engage reluctant readers. Parents and teachers note his books help struggling readers build confidence through humor and accessible language. What readers liked: - Gets children reading independently - Appeals to boys who resist reading - Quick-moving plots with visual comedy - Relatable family dynamics and school scenarios - Short chapters that maintain interest What readers disliked: - Some parents find the humor too silly or crude - Character development takes backseat to jokes - Later series books become formulaic - Occasional toilet humor deemed inappropriate Ratings across platforms: Goodreads: Average 4.1/5 across all titles Amazon UK: 4.5/5 average customer rating The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog series rates highest at 4.7/5 "My 7-year-old son went from hating books to reading one Strong book per day" - Amazon reviewer "Perfect for kids who think they don't like reading" - Goodreads review "The humor sometimes crosses the line" - Parent reviewer on Toppsta

The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog - A boy tries to train an uncontrollable dog to win a bet with his sister.

Return of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog - Trevor's fast dog Streaker causes chaos at a dog show and a wedding.

Lost! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog - Streaker the dog goes missing during a camping trip in Wales.

Wanted! The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog - Trevor and Streaker become involved in catching a criminal gang.

Christmas Chaos for the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog - Streaker disrupts the town's Christmas preparations and nativity play.

My Brother's Famous Bottom - A boy's baby brother becomes a TV star after appearing in a diaper commercial.

My Brother's Famous Bottom Gets Pinched - The family appears on a reality TV show about their farm.

My Brother's Famous Bottom Goes Camping - Nicholas's family attempts a camping holiday that goes wrong.

There's a Viking in My Bed - A Viking who time-travels to the present day moves in with a modern family.

Vikings in the Supermarket - Three Vikings living in modern times cause mayhem during everyday activities.

My Dad's Got an Alligator - A father brings home an alligator instead of a dog as a family pet.

My Granny's Great Escape - A grandmother breaks out of her retirement home to avoid eating terrible food.

Dinosaur Pox - A girl slowly transforms into a dinosaur after catching an unusual illness.

Krazy Kow Saves the World - Well, Almost - A young filmmaker creates a superhero movie starring a cow.

Mad Iris - An ostrich escapes from a farm and causes chaos at a school.

David Walliams writes children's books with outlandish scenarios and mischievous characters. His stories mix humor with heart in a similar style to Strong's work.

Andy Stanton created the Mr Gum series featuring eccentric characters and absurd situations. The books use wordplay and nonsense humor that matches Strong's comedic approach.

Roald Dahl crafts stories about children overcoming ridiculous adults and bizarre circumstances. His books contain the same blend of silliness and mild mischief found in Strong's writing.

Jeff Kinney writes the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series focusing on school life and family dynamics. The first-person narrative style and everyday humor parallel Strong's perspective on childhood experiences.

Liz Pichon created the Tom Gates series about a student's adventures and misadventures at school and home. Her books use doodles and illustrations integrated with text in ways that appeal to Strong's readers.