How Tom Beat Captain Najork and His Hired Sportsmen

Russell Conwell Hoban (1925–2011) was an American writer born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, to Jewish immigrants from Ukraine. Known for children's books like the Frances the Badger series and adult novels such as Riddley Walker (1980) and Turtle Diary (1975), his works span fantasy, science fiction, magical realism, poetry, and more. Career highlights include WWII service, illustrating for TIME and magazines, and living in London from 1969 until his death. Read more →