Joanna Nadin is the author of the best-selling Rachel Riley series, as well as several award-winning books for younger readers. A former journalist, then special adviser to the Prime Minister, she now freelances as a government speechwriter. She lives in Bath. Laura Anderson is a London-based freelance illustrator and designer specialising in children's books. She loves the Moon, coffee and doodling, and has previously illustrated a wide range of books, including
The Princess and the Pea and The Little Mermaid. She was recently shortlisted by Lloyds TSB for her illustration for the Art of Nurture Competition 2010. Nikki Gamble is the founder and Director of
Write Away and Just Imagine Story Centre. Nikki has worked in education and reading promotion for over 25 years, Formerly a teacher (secondary and primary) and teacher educator, she is lecturer, writer and education consultant. Nikki is also on the current Executive Committee of United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA).