Josh Lacey

Josh Lacey is a renowned author from London, England, who is best known for his children's books. He has written several successful series, including the Dragonsitter series and the Grk series, which he publishes under the name Joshua Doder. Lacey's love for reading, which started in his childhood, is evident in his writings, which are characterized by creativity, humor, and adventure.

In addition to being a writer, Lacey has had a varied career, having worked as a journalist, teacher, screenwriter, chef, librarian, and actor. These experiences have undoubtedly enriched his writing, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and insights that he draws upon to create engaging and relatable characters and storylines. Lacey's passion for literature goes beyond writing, as he is also an avid collector of Japanese pottery and enjoys mountain climbing.

Lacey is a respected figure in the literary world, having participated in prestigious events such as the Dubai International Book Fair. He has described his experience at the festival as exciting and wonderful, as it gave him the opportunity to meet other prominent authors, readers, and fans from around the world. Lacey's works have been well-received by critics and audiences alike, earning him a reputation as one of the leading authors of children's books in the United Kingdom.
Grk Books (as Joshua Doder)
# Title Year
1 A Dog Called Grk 2005
2 Grk and the Pelotti Gang 2006
3 Grk and the Hot Dog Trail 2006
4 Grk Operation Tortoise 2007
5 Grk Smells a Rat 2008
6 Grk Takes Revenge 2009
7 Grk Down Under 2010
8 Grk and the Phoney Macaroni 2012
Hope Jones Books
# Title Year
1 Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat 0
2 Hope Jones Saves The World 2020
Misfitz Mysteries Books
# Title Year
1 The One That Got Away 2009
2 Two Tigers on a String 2009
3 Three Diamonds and a Donkey 2010
Tom Trelawney Books
# Title Year
1 Island of Thieves 2011
2 The Sultan's Tigers 2012
The Dragonsitter Books
# Title Year
1 The Dragonsitter 2012
2 The Dragonsitter Takes Off 2013
3 The Dragonsitter's Castle 2013
4 The Dragonsitter's Island 2014
5 The Dragonsitter's Party 2015
6 The Dragonsitter to the Rescue 2016
7 Trick or Treat? 2017
8 The Dragonsitter Detective 2017
9 The Dragonsitter's Surprise 2018
10 The Dragonsitter in the Land of the Dragons 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Bearkeeper 2008
2 The Robbers 2009
Chapter Books
# Title Year
1 The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding 2011
2 The Mystery of the Missing Finger 2011
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 The Timetraveller's Guide to Saxon and Viking London 2004
2 The Timetraveller's Guide to Shakespeare's London 2004
3 God Is Brazilian 2005
4 The Duke of Wellington 2006
5 Death Becomes No Stranger 2008