Andy Dixon

  • 15

    Catalog books

  • 6

    Works

  • 1997 to 2005

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Andy Dixon writes short, illustrated adventure books that mix classic quest motifs with playful, choose-your-path elements. His titles range from sword-and-sorcery quests like Sword Quest and King Arthur’s Knight Quest to spacefaring adventures such as Star Quest, all concise reads aimed at younger audiences and casual readers.

Dixon also explored educational and practical topics, notably The Definitive Guide to the Internet, a longer, practical manual contrasting with his compact fantasy and science-fiction picture books. Several of his works appear in Spanish-language editions, underscoring a focus on accessible stories and formats for varied readers.

Best Place To Start

Star Quest

Edc Pub • 1999 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Short interactive fantasy picture books • Kid-friendly quest stories • Simple game-like formats

Genres and themes: Children's fantasy • Quest and adventure • Interactive/choice-driven stories

Who this author is best for: Good for young readers who enjoy illustrated, decision-based adventures and short, replayable stories.

Browse his picture-format quest titles first to sample the mix of choices and illustrations before exploring translations or longer non-fiction work.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Star Quest

    Edc Pub • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 31 pages.

  2. The Definitive Guide to the Internet

    Computer Bookshops Ltd • 1999 • standard commitment

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  3. Sword Quest

    Edc Pub • 1998 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1998 • 32 pages.

  4. Dragon Quest (Fantasy Adventure Games Series)

    Edc Pub • 1997 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1997 • 32 pages.

  5. King Arthur's Knight Quest (Usborne Fantasy Adventure)

    Usborne Publishing Ltd • 2005 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 32 pages.

  6. Mision En El Planeta Paradios (Aventuras Fantasticas)

    Usborne Books • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2000 • 32 pages.

  7. King Arthurs Knight Quest (Fantasy Adventures Series)

    Usborne • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1999 • 32 pages.

  8. Los Caballeros Des Rey Arthuro (Aventuras Fantasticas)

    Tandem Library • 2001 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: year signal: 2001.

  9. Star Quest (Fantasy Adventures Series)

    Edc Pub • 1999 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 32 pages.

  10. Sword Quest (Fantasy Adventure Series)

    Edc Pub • 1998 • quick commitment

    readers who want a faster first book

How The Picks Compare

  • Star Quest is the easier short commitment, while The Definitive Guide to the Internet asks for more reading time up front.

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