Lari Don has worked in politics and broadcasting, but is now a full-time writer and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh. She is the author of three other books in the Fabled Beasts Chronicles: First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; Storm Singing and Other Tangled Tasks; and Maze Running and Other Magicial Missions for older children, as well as Rocking Horse War. She has also written four picture books for children, The Big Bottom Hunt; How to Make a Heron Happy, Orange Juice Peas and The Magic Word.

'Teenagers will enjoy this one.'--The Greenock TelegraphOne of the Top 10 Summer Reads for 2010--Evening Times'The plot is pacey, the action scenes are tense and skilfully written, and the tone of the story is an effective blend of brooding threat and warm camaraderie.'-- Darren Cult, Write Away

Lari Don has worked in politics and broadcasting, but is now a full-time writer and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh. She is the author of three other books in the Fabled Beasts Chronicles: First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; Storm Singing and Other Tangled Tasks; and Maze Running and Other Magicial Missions for older children, as well as Rocking Horse War. She has also written four picture books for children, The Big Bottom Hunt; How to Make a Heron Happy, Orange Juice Peas and The Magic Word.

'Teenagers will enjoy this one.'--The Greenock TelegraphOne of the Top 10 Summer Reads for 2010--Evening Times'The plot is pacey, the action scenes are tense and skilfully written, and the tone of the story is an effective blend of brooding threat and warm camaraderie.'-- Darren Cult, Write Away