Kieran Larwood is the author of several middle-grade fantasy books published around the world. His lifelong love of fantasy began when he picked up a copy of The Hobbit as a boy and saw the map inside. It just goes to show-you never know where opening a book will lead. Kieran lives and works on the Isle of Wight, a windswept island off the coast of England.

Joe Todd-Stanton grew up in Brighton, England, and was taught to draw by his mother, who is also an illustrator. He has illustrated many acclaimed children's books published in the UK. He lives in London.