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

Here's just a sample of what children are saying about Frankie Foster: "Amazing! Full of shocks and surprises on every page!" Beth, age 9 "Fizzy Pop was so exciting, I couldn't put it down!" Emily, age 11 "Frankie Foster steps out of the pages of this spell-binding book and comes to life." Imogen, age 12 "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

Here's just a sample of what children are saying about Frankie Foster: "Amazing! Full of shocks and surprises on every page!" Beth, age 9 "Fizzy Pop was so exciting, I couldn't put it down!" Emily, age 11 "Frankie Foster steps out of the pages of this spell-binding book and comes to life." Imogen, age 12 "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