Creatures of Killburn Mine

Dan Smith is the award-winning and bestselling author of books for both children and adults. His children’s titles, which include My Friend the Enemy and Boy X, have won him numerous accolades including the Coventry Inspiration Book Award, the Essex Book Award, and nominations for the Branford Boase Award and the Young Quills Award. Dan lives in Newcastle with his family.Chris King is an illustrator whose early career was influenced by comic art. Chris studied Media Production at the University of Northumbria, specialising in Animation and Character design. Best known for his innovative use of colour and line weight, Chris has been commissioned worldwide by leading publishers, media outlets and consumer brands such as Oxford University Press, Variety, Dorling Kindersley, The Guardian Guide and more.

“Feels like a magnificent episode of the Twilight Zone or Doctor Who – one that stays with you for being so eerily strange it gives you goosebumps” – Chris Soul on The Invasion of Crooked Oak“A gruesome, gripping and chilling tale with frightful consequences. I love the twists and terrifying atmosphere that Dan creates." – Little Posts of Library Treasures, blog"Prepare to have your spine well and truly tingled … With a twisting, terrifying plot, King’s wonderfully atmospheric black and white illustrations … this is a terrific, fast-paced tale of three brave youngsters caught up in an out-of-this-world adventure. Expect thrills, chills and spills…" – Lancashire Evening Post"The tension and fear factor are gradually turned up to the max by this experienced horror/science-fiction author … there are many, ‘What would you do?’ moments, which would be interesting to discuss in class or small groups." – English 4-11