About the Author

Tony Mitton has written many wonderful books for children, including DINOSAURUMPUS!, DOWN BY THE COOL OF THE POOL, SPOOKY HOUR, FARMER JOE AND THE MUSIC SHOW, and ALL AFLOAT ON NOAH'S BOAT, all published by Orchard Books, as well as PLUM, published by Arthur A. Levine Books. Mr. Mitton lives in Cambridge, England, with his wife and two children.

Reviews

Praise for The Potter's Boy"A moralistic fable of how one's destiny is not always written in stone and that individuals can choose their own path in life." -- Booklist"An intriguing mix of introspection and action" -- School Library Journal