About Hilary McKay
Hilary McKay was born in Boston, Lincolnshire. Her first book, The Exiles, about an unusual family called the Conroys, was published in 1991 and went on to win the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award. The sequel, The Exiles at Home, won the Smarties Prize, and a third volume, The Exiles in Love, was also acclaimed.
About Jilly Bond
Helen Johns has worked for many publishers across a wide range of genres. Her credits include the sci-fi thriller Forever Watch, the period pieces Love & Friendship, Sophie & The Sybil, and Elephant Moon, and the children’s book Just Josie. She brings detailed research, diverse characters, and intelligent narration to her work.