“Every story finds the reader who needs it.”
Meet Alan Huckerby
Whatever the age of the reader, his books look for the moment when the everyday turns into an adventure.
Raised in Leicester, England after being orphaned during World War II, Alan Huckerby learned the value of family and loyalty, which is reflected in his books.
Drawing on a vast range of experiences from travels around the world during military service and professional life, Alan writes in several different genres, ranging from fictional historical family sagas (the A Moment in Time series) to murder mysteries set in present-day London (the Inspector Harper series).
His engineering background and interest in space travel play heavily in The Scientist and The Traveler series, where he includes extensive research on the latest theories in astrophysics and space travel.
Alan enjoys writing as well as becoming a proficient golfer. He lives with his wife and his daughter.
Autumn, his latest picture book, began on a windy afternoon under a real tree, with two real children arguing — happily — about what a falling leaf actually is.
74 books, five worlds
Visits & events
For school visits, reading events, review copies or bookshop orders, send a note and Alan will reply personally.
School visits
In-person and online sessions, 30–45 minutes — readings, questions and a chance to meet the author.
Libraries & events
Reading events for libraries, festivals and book groups.
“Every story finds the reader who needs it.”— ALAN HUCKERBY