Herbert George Wells, often referred to as H.G. Wells, is an English writer. He was born in England in 1866. He grew up in a poor family. Wells is known for his science fiction books. Some of his most famous books are "The Time Machine", "The War of the Worlds" and "The Invisible Island". Wells is often referred to as one of the "fathers of science fiction". Wells was not only a writer, but also a teacher and historian. Wells died in 1946.