John Verney authored twelve books and illustrated countless others. He lived in the English countryside with his large family.

“John Verney is obviously writing far more for his own pleasure than for children’s, and this is the way the best children’s books get written.” -- Madeline L'Engle

“Funny, exciting, and deliciously illustrated.” -- The Guardian

"Funny and plausible and extremely enjoyable. The illustrations, as one would expect of John Verney, are very good indeed." -- Sunday Telegraph