Alan Gibbons | |
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.jpg) Gibbons at The World Transformed 2018 in Liverpool | |
| Born | Warrington, Lancashire, England |
| Occupation | Novelist, educational consultant |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Notable works | Shadow of the Minotaur, The Edge |
| Notable awards | Blue Peter Book Award 2000 Shadow of the Minotaur |
| Children | 4 |
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Alan Albert Gibbons (born 14 August 1953) is an English writer of children's books and campaigner known for his advocacy of libraries.
He has written over 60 books and won a number of awards including a Blue Peter Book Award for his best-selling book Shadow of the Minotaur.
Gibbons lives in Liverpool, England, where he worked as a primary school teacher and where he is a local councillor.