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Sam Gayton (Author) Sam Gayton lives in Margate. In 2009 he completed the Writing for Young People MA at Bath Spa University and not long after published his first book, The Snow Merchant. He loves American novels, Italian food and the English countryside. When he's not writing, he likes playing old board games, strumming his guitar and joining as many rock bands as possible (currently at seven).Chris Riddell (Illustrator) Chris Riddell is an acclaimed artist of children’s books and a political cartoonist for the Observer. Amongst other titles, Chris illustrates the Ottoline young fiction series and the Goth Girl series, as well as working closely with Paul Stewart on the Edge Chronicles and Wyrmeweald. Children's Laureate from 2015-2017, he has won many awards for his work, including the Nestlé Gold Award, the UNESCO Award for Something Else and the rare honour of three Kate Greenaway Medals."Old-fashioned storytelling with a rich seam of alchemy and adventure."
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"A tale of self discovery, family and friendship...an inventive and accomplished debut."
- Daniel Hahn, Independent on Sunday
"Original and gripping with its unpredictable plot and inventive ideas."
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"A delightful debut...full of action and invention."
- Nicolette Jones, Sunday Times
"An amazing adventure!"
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