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Inspired
by his great-grandfather, an overbearing bearded Scottish author of dubious
atheistic pamphlets and even more dubious neo-romantic poetry, Stewart became a
full-time writer in 1989. He had previously taught for longer than he intended
in Britain, the USA, the Middle East and Sri Lanka. With over 200 published
titles to his credit, he is now one of Britain's more popular and versatile
authors. As well as prize-winning books for children, the majority of which are
non-fiction, he has written biographies, full-length novels, plays, librettos,
and several historical works for adults. His books, mostly history-related and
sometimes illustrated with his own photographs, have been translated into more
than fifteen languages. As well as writing, Stewart lectures, gives talks and
workshops and serves on various committees. He lives near Canterbury with his
wife and four children, each morning escaping domestic hubbub by commuting ten
metres to a large garden hut.
Contact
details:
Post: 3 Westfield, Blean, Canterbury, Kent CT2 9ER
Phone & fax: 01227 784617
Mobile: 07791165815
Email: words@stewartross.net
Website: www.stewartross.net
Age
groups: Year
R to adult
Agent:
James Wills of Watson, Little Ltd –
0207 485 5935 jw@watsonlittle.com
Some recent publications:
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Egypt
in Spectacular Cross-Section, with
Stephen Biesty,
OUP,
2005
'…
awesomely detailed and meticulously researched ' The Independent
'…
irresistible...nothing is left out...an invaluable reference book.' The
Guardian
'… both
authoritative and beautiful...a book that is truly inspirational from
cover to cover.’ Junior Education
'History at
its most enjoyable.’ Good Book Guide
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Pirates,
Plants and Plunder, Illustrated
by David Roberts, Random House/ Eden Project,
2005
Travelling the globe searching
for new plants is no easy task. Fighting off pirate attacks and
outwitting bears, surviving kidnap, starvation and disgusting diets –
such perils are all in a day’s work for the true-life adventurers in
this sparkling collection of stories.
‘Mr Ross … is a very fine
story teller with lots of imagination … It’s all thrilling stuff and
anyone who reads it is certain to learn a lot too.’ Newsacademic,
2005
‘… entertaining non-fiction,
linked to the Eden Project … written in a lively and amusing style,
and contains plenty of fascinating facts.’ Writing
Magazine, 2005
‘This is one of the most
original books I have read for a long time. I really enjoyed it.’ www.forparentsbyparents.com
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Beware
the King!
Evans
Flashbacks, new edition 2006.
An
old favourite, many times reprinted, is now re-issued in an exciting new
format.
‘The
text is superb … I recommend it as it puts the story back into
history.’ English
4-11
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The
Middle East Since 1945
Hodder
Education, Teach Yourself, 2nd edition 2006
‘It's
impossible to understand the context and significance of events in the
Middle East, the bloody events that fill our newspapers every day,
without knowing the region's history. All the major events in the Middle
East since 1945 are covered here - the Israeli-Arab wars, the Iranian
revolution, and the Gulf wars. This book provides essential knowledge
for those interested
by foreign affairs.’ The
History Channel
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Leonardo
da Vinci, Scientists Who Made
History series
Hodder Wayland, 2003
‘Scientists
who made history is a brilliant series about men and women who invented
all the wonderful things we enjoy today … The book in the series I
like best is Leonardo da Vinci … Stewart Ross spent many years
teaching in American and Britain before becoming a full-time writer. I
think this is why he explains things so well to people my age. However,
I think I will also find it interesting when I am much older.’
9-year-old reviewer in Evening
Echo, 2003
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A
fuller list of Stewart Ross’ publications will be found on www.stewartross.net
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