John Escott worked in business before becoming a writer. Since then he has written many books for readers of all ages. He was horn in Somerset, in the west of England, but now lives in Bournemouth on the south coast. When he is not working, he likes looking for long-forgotten books in small backstreet bookshops, watching old Hollywood films on video, and walking for miles along empty beaches. He also enjoys visiting London and going to the art galleries and museums.
John has written or retold many stories for both Oxford Dominoes and Oxford Bookworms. His other Factfiles titles are New York and England (both at Stage 1) and Great Crimes (at Stage 4).
John has written or retold many stories for both Oxford Dominoes and Oxford Bookworms. His other Factfiles titles are New York and England (both at Stage 1) and Great Crimes (at Stage 4).
