Chris Bradford is a multi-million-copy bestselling children’s author, best known for his Young Samurai and Bodyguard series, the former of which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His Jake and Jen series is now read in a quarter of primary schools across the UK as part of the Little Wandle programme. Chris has also trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordsmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja.

"A supernova of action, adventure and imagination!” – Dan Smith

Chris Bradford is a multi-million-copy bestselling children’s author, best known for his Young Samurai and Bodyguard series, the former of which was nominated for the Carnegie Medal. His Jake and Jen series is now read in a quarter of primary schools across the UK as part of the Little Wandle programme. Chris has also trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordsmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Taijutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja.

"A supernova of action, adventure and imagination!” – Dan Smith