"The first collaboration from two children's books superstars (it also marks Colfer's picture book début) is a quirky and comical delight, bursting with warmth and wit." Bookseller
"Jeffers's spidery vignettes are perfectly synced to Colfer's bubbly, confiding narrative." Publishers Weekly [USA]
Eoin Colfer worked as a teacher before turning his attention fo full-time writing for children. He is best known for his phenomenally successful Artemis Fowl series. Eoin lives with his family in Ireland.
Oliver Jeffers is a highly acclaimed talent in picture books. He graduated from The University of Ulster in 2001 with First Class honours and has since exhibited his paintings around the world. His outstanding talent has already been recognised by several high-profile awards, including the Nestlé Children's Book Prize Gold Award, the Blue Peter Book of the Year Award and the Irish Children's Book of the Year.
