Paul Jennings is one of the most famous authors in Australia. Paul has written so many books, mostly categorizing in humor. Paul was born in England on the 30Th of April 1943. When Paul was six he left England and went to live in Australia. Paul has a one little sister called Ruth. In those days people got to other places by boat, and yes, Paul had to sail for 5 weeks on a boat till he finally arrived in Melbourne. .Paul has SIX grown up children and NINE grandchildren!!! U have to adnit, that's one big family to take care of...
Paul's book sales are now over 8.7 million, and have been translated into 14 different languages!!! When Paul was small he loved to read Rupert The Bear books. And then later on he enjoyed William books by Richmal Crompton. Paul went to Bentleigh West Primary School. Paul still remembers his favorite teacher from this day on!!! Paul writes about the fears and embarrassments in his life. And most children ask how he knows how to be me. And he replies, "Well I haven't forgotten what it felt like, and I don't think I ever will." When Paul left school he decided to be a teacher, and went to Frankston Teachers College.
Paul was a teacher for years, and years. After a few years of lecturing writing, in 1989 Paul was a full time writer. And in 1985 the book "Unreal" was published!!! Paul is an incredible writer that writes from other peoples perspective, like from a little child's perspective to a grown mans perspective...
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Yes, Nora, Paul Jennings is one of the greats of student literature. It is interesting to see he writes from his own memories of difficulties in school. I'm sure he not only has a good memory, but is also very creative when it comes to thinking up new ideas. You are off to a good start with your blog, Nora. Keep up the high standard.
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