Jean Ure was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon

"Jean Ure's books are funny, funky, feisty - and fantastic reads!" - Jacqueline Wilson Praise for Passion Flower: "A funny and realistic read - we loved it." - Mizz Praise for Pumpkin Pie: "The heroine I've been waiting for." - Times Praise for Shrinking Violet: "Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure." - The Observer Praise for Becky Bananas: "The writing transcends any trace of heaviness." - The Guardian

Jean Ure was born in Surrey and, when growing up, knew that she was going to be a writer or a ballet dancer. She began writing when she was six years old and had her first book published while she was still at school. Jean is a vegan and animal lover. She lives with her husband, seven dogs and four cats in a 300 year old house in Croydon

"Jean Ure's books are funny, funky, feisty - and fantastic reads!" - Jacqueline Wilson Praise for Passion Flower: "A funny and realistic read - we loved it." - Mizz Praise for Pumpkin Pie: "The heroine I've been waiting for." - Times Praise for Shrinking Violet: "Excellent for any nine-up and will almost certainly lead to an addiction to Ure." - The Observer Praise for Becky Bananas: "The writing transcends any trace of heaviness." - The Guardian