About the Author

JOHN MALAM is a British author of children's non-fiction books. He was born in Wolverhampton, England, and attended the University of Birmingham where he received a degree in Ancient History and Archaeology. He is a Reading Champion for the UK's National Literacy Trust, and a frequent visitor to schools. He specializes in children's non-fiction and has written over 200 books. He lives in Cheshire, north-west England.