Donald Jack books

Donald Jack was a Canadian author and humorist best known for The Bandy Papers, a nine-book comic series about WWI and WWII aviator Bartholomew Bandy. He won the Leacock Medal for Humour three times.

Non-Fiction

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Sinc, Betty, And The Morning Man 1977 Buy
Rogues, Rebels and Geniuses 1981 Buy

Plays

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The Canvas Barricade 2007 Buy

The Bandy Papers Reading Order

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Three Cheers for Me 1962 Buy
That’s Me in the Middle 1973 Buy
It’s Me Again 1975 Buy
Me Bandy, You Cissie 1979 Buy
Me Too 1983 Buy
This One’s on Me 1988 Buy
Me So Far 1989 Buy
Hitler vs. Me 1996 Buy
Stalin vs. Me 2005 Buy

Donald Jack was a Canadian author born in England who became one of Canada’s most celebrated comic writers. He is best known for The Bandy Papers, a nine-book series following the adventures of Bartholomew Wolfe Bandy, a bumbling but oddly successful Canadian aviator who stumbles his way through World War I, World War II, and the decades between them. The series began with Three Cheers for Me in 1962 and ended with Stalin vs. Me in 2005.

Jack won the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour three times, a record that still stands. His non-fiction work includes Rogues, Rebels and Geniuses, a book about the history of Canadian theatre, and Sinc, Betty, And The Morning Man, about his experiences in broadcasting. He also wrote The Canvas Barricade, a play published in 2007. Though Jack’s output was modest in volume, The Bandy Papers earned him a loyal readership that kept the series in print for over four decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Donald Jack written?

Donald Jack has written twelve books across three series.

What was Donald Jack's first book?

Donald Jack’s first book is Three Cheers for Me, published in 1962.

How many times did Donald Jack win the Leacock Medal for Humour?

Donald Jack won the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour three times, more than any other author. He received the award for Three Cheers for Me, That’s Me in the Middle, and Me Bandy, You Cissie.

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