Riverbank Otter

Sarah Lean grew up in Wells, Somerset but now lives in Dorset with her husband, son and dog. She has worked as a page-planner for a newspaper, a stencil-maker and a gardener, amongst various other things. She gained a first class English degree and became a primary school teacher before returning to complete an MA in Creative and Critical Writing with University of Winchester. A Dog Called Homeless was her first novel.

Praise for Sarah Lean’s books:“Sarah Lean weaves magic and emotion into beautiful stories.” Cathy Cassidy"Beautifully written and moving without being mawkish. A talent to watch." – The Bookseller Buyers Guide"Touching, reflective and lyrical.” – Sunday Times, Culture“Sarah Lean's graceful, miraculous writing will have you weeping one moment and rejoicing the next.” – Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan