About the Author

Louisa Somerville used to be a primary school teacher, but has now been writing books for children for nearly 20 years. She has written on a wide range of subjects, from aardvarks to ziggurats, as well as poems, activity books and a best-selling anthology of bedtime stories. David Smith, consultant, is acknowledged as one of the UK's leading Headteachers and one of its most progressive school leaders. He has extensive experience as an Educational Consultant and has worked widely with the DfES, The Innovation Unit, The National College for School Leadership and latterly, the National Education Trust, supporting school improvement and pupil attainment.