Charlie Ogden

Charlie Ogden is a British author known for writing a wide range of engaging and educational books for young readers. His work spans both fiction and non-fiction, showing his versatility as a writer. On one hand, he creates imaginative and entertaining stories such as Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse, Surviving a Robot Revolution, and Surviving a Killer Virus, which combine humour, adventure, and slightly scary themes to capture children’s attention.

On the other hand, he contributed to an educational series like Our Values: Level 3, which includes titles such as Identity & Gender, Equality & Diversity, Government and Democracy, Law & Justice, Peace & War, and Fair Trade & Global Economy. These books aim to introduce young readers to important social, political, and ethical topics in a clear and accessible way. Most of Charlie Ogden’s books are published by a small number of educational publishers, especially those that focus on children’s non-fiction. His main publishers are Crabtree Publishing Company, one of his main publishers, especially for earlier editions of the Our Values: Level 3 series (e.g. Government and Democracy, Identity & Gender, Equality & Diversity), and BookLife Publishing / The Secret Book Company. Many of his books were later published or reissued by BookLife (often linked with The Secret Book Company), including titles like Fair Trade & Global Economy and other Our Values books. Charlie Ogden mainly works with educational publishers, especially Crabtree Publishing and BookLife. His books are designed for schools and young readers, which is why they are often published by companies that specialise in children’s learning resources and non-fiction series.

Through his books, Ogden demonstrates a strong focus on making learning both fun and meaningful. His fiction encourages imagination and curiosity, while his non-fiction helps children understand real-world issues and develop critical thinking skills. By writing across different genres, he appeals to a broad audience of young readers, from those looking for exciting stories to those interested in understanding society and global issues. His work is recognised for being informative, engaging, and suitable for educational settings as well as personal reading.