Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He is now the multi-award-winning author of many books for young readers, including the Young Quills Award winner After the War and FCBG Children’s Book Award winners Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog. In 2019 Tom was awarded the National Literacy Trust’s Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.

"Another triumph from Tom Palmer. Full of history, heroism, and heart" – Dan Smith, author"Extensively researched and superbly written … It's another essential Tom Palmer masterpiece" – Jon Biddle, teacher"Tom Palmer is the master of accessible historical fiction … A heart-wrenching story of strength, courage and sacrifice" – Kate Heap, Scope for the Imagination"This book is truly breath-taking and, in my opinion, Palmer's best book to date… Sure to become a modern classic" – Mendip Children's Book Group"This is a magnificent historical fiction… Palmer is a genius at using crisp, clear language to create vivid scenes and evoke tension" – Open University