RODGERS, Frank

RODGERS, Frank. Scottish, b. 1944. Genres: Children's fiction, Illustrations. Career: Educator, artist, illustrator, and author. Art teacher in secondary schools in Glasgow, Scotland, 1966-87; driver, 1974-75; musician, 1975-76; full-time author and illustrator, 1987-. Publications: Think of Magic (musical), 1986; The Drowning Boy (young adult novel), 1992; Bumps in the Night, 1996; The Ghost in the Telly, 1999. SELF- ILLUSTRATED: Who's Afraid of the Ghost Train?, 1988; A Is for Aaargh!, 1989; The Bunk-Bed Bus, 1989; The Summertime Christmas Present, 1989, as Ricky's Summertime Christmas Present, 1991; Cartoon Fun, 1990; Doodle Dog 1990; The Intergalactic Kitchen, 1990; Animal Art, 1991; Can Piggles Do It?, 1991; I Can't Get to Sleep!, 1991; The Intergalactic Kitchen Goes Prehistoric, 1991; Looking after Your First Monster, 1991; B Is for Book!, 1992; Comic Fun, 1992; Ricky, Zedex, and the Spooks, 1992; Millie's Letter, 1993; Teachers…or Creatures?, 1993; The Ship-Shape Shop, 1993; The Intergalactic Kitchen Sinks, 1995; Count Drawcula's Cartoon Fun, 1995; The Pirate and the Pig, 1996; Rattle and Hum: Robot Detectives, 1996; Rattle and Hum in Double Trouble, 1997; Gorilla Granny, 1997; Cartoon Tips, 1997; Mac and the Big Feet, 1998; The Witch's Dog, 1998; The Witch's Dog at the School of Spells, 1998; The Witch's Dog and the Magic Cake, 1999; Mr Croc's Walk, 1999; Mr Croc's Clock, 1999; Mr Croc's Silly Sock, 1999; What Mr Croc Forgot, 1999; My Rat Is a Hero, 1999; My Rat Is an Alien, 1999; My Rat Is a Teacher, 1999; My Rat Is a Cowboy, 1999; The Witch's Dog and the Crystal Ball, 2000; The Robodog, 2001; The Robodog and the Big Dig, 2002. MY FIRST MONSTER SERIES: Hairy Monster in I Spy Scary Monsters, 1993; Short-Horned Monster in Best Noise in the World, 1993; Ring-Tailed Monster in Save Our Swamp, 1993; Curley-Top Monster in Rocky Rolly Party, 1993; Furry Monster in Seaside Surprise, 1994; Long-Horned Monster in the Spooky Wooo, 1994; Spotted Monsters in Here Come the Clowns, 1994; The Monsters in Birthday Mud Hunt, 1994. THE LITTLE T SERIES (The Crown Jewels, The Royal Roar, The Dragon's Tooth, Lizard the Wizard), 2002. THE CHILLS SERIES (Head for Trouble, Haunted Treasure), 2002. Author of comedy scripts for TV programs.