Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis, USA. Find her online at katedicamillo.com.Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Hattie & Hudson, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine, USA. Find him online at chrisvandusen.com.

“The eloquent, expressive pictures give vivid voice to the characters. A heart-warming tale that will demand to be read again and again. Just wonderful!”

Kate DiCamillo is the beloved author of many books for young readers, including the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. Her books Flora & Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux both received Newbery Medals. A former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, she lives in Minneapolis, USA. Find her online at katedicamillo.com.Chris Van Dusen is the author-illustrator of many books for young readers, including The Circus Ship and Hattie & Hudson, and the illustrator of the Mercy Watson and Deckawoo Drive series. He lives in Maine, USA. Find him online at chrisvandusen.com.

“The eloquent, expressive pictures give vivid voice to the characters. A heart-warming tale that will demand to be read again and again. Just wonderful!”