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Informationen zum Autor Brett McKee is David McKee's son and lives in Hampshire. He has two sons, and is interested in classic cars and guitars. David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award. David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Klappentext George always knows the time. He has an invisible watch. At first nobody believes him, but before long, everyone depends on him. Then a catastrophe strikes, and nobody rings the bell for afternoon school. Surely George will realise the time? Or perhaps not . . .George always knows the time. He has an invisible watch. At first nobody believes him, but before long, everyone depends on him. Then a catastrophe strikes, and nobody rings the bell for afternoon school. Surely George will realise the time? Or perhaps not . . .
