Bruce Hale

Bruce Hale has written and illustrated over twenty seriously funny books for young readers. From picture books to fiction, his motto is, "if it’s not fun, why read it?" You’ll find something for every sense of humor, from fractured fairy tales to suspenseful mysteries. In fact, Bruce's ... (more)most popular series is the award-winning Chet Gecko Mysteries (for ages 8-12). What do you get when you cross Raymond Chandler with the Marx Brothers? Meet Chet Gecko, a wisecracking fourth-grade detective from Emerson Hicky Elementary. Bruce is also the author of the Pirates of Underwear series, five Hawaiian children's books, and Snoring Beauty.He has taught writing workshops at colleges and universities, and spoken at national conferences of writing, publishing, and literacy organizations. Bruce lives in Santa Barbara with his wife, Janette.