Reading lists and articles featuring Andy Griffiths

Andy Griffiths Biography

Andy Griffiths is an Australian author known for his humorous and imaginative children’s books. Born on September 3, 1961, in Melbourne, Australia, Griffiths has captivated young readers around the world with his unique storytelling style and creative characters.

Griffiths grew up in a creative household, with his father being a painter and his mother a writer. This artistic environment greatly influenced his passion for storytelling and sparked his interest in writing from a young age. He attended Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, where he studied education and fine arts.

Griffiths began his writing career as a freelance writer and illustrator for educational publications. However, it was his collaboration with illustrator Terry Denton that truly launched his success. The duo has worked together on numerous books, creating a winning combination of Griffiths’ witty writing and Denton’s humorous illustrations.

One of Griffiths’ most popular book series is “The Treehouse Series,” which follows the adventures of two friends, Andy and Terry, as they explore their ever-expanding treehouse. Each book in the series adds more levels to the treehouse, resulting in a fantastical and hilarious setting for their escapades.

• The first book in the series, “The 13-Story Treehouse,” was published in 2011 and quickly became a bestseller.
• As the series progressed, the treehouse grew taller, reaching 91 stories in the latest instalment, “The 130-Story Treehouse.”
• The books are filled with zany characters, outrageous inventions, and unexpected twists, making them a hit with young readers.

In addition to “The Treehouse Series,” Griffiths has written several other popular books that showcase his unique storytelling style:

• “Just Tricking!” is a collection of short stories that revolve around pranks and tricks.
• “The Day My Bum Went Psycho” tells the story of a boy named Zack whose bum rebels against him.
• “The Bad Book” is a humorous exploration of all things “bad” that children will find delightfully naughty.

Griffiths’ books have received numerous awards and accolades, both in Australia and internationally. Some of his notable achievements include:

• Winner of the Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) Book of the Year for Younger Children for “The 52-Story Treehouse” in 2015.
• Recipient of the Kids’ Own Australian Literature Award (KOALA) for “Just Annoying!” in 1999.
• Shortlisted for the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book of the Year Award multiple times.

Books by Andy Griffiths

• The 13-Storey Treehouse
• The 26-Storey Treehouse
• The 39-Storey Treehouse
• The 52-Storey Treehouse
• The Day My Butt Went Psycho
• The 65-Storey Treehouse
• Just Crazy
• Just Annoying
• The 91-Storey Treehouse
• Just Stupid!
• Butt Trilogy
• Schooling Around!