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Jeanne Willis worked as an advertising copywriter and had her first book published when she was twenty-one. After her successful career working in advertising, Jeanne became a fulltime author, writing picture books, poetry, television scripts and novels for children and she has now written more than 80 titles. Her teenage novel "Naked Without a Hat" was short listed for the 2003 Whitbread Children’s Book Award and "Dumb Creatures" was long listed for the 2005 Carnegie Medal. Jeanne’s latest book, "Shamanka" follows, Sam on her thrilling quest to discover the meaning of magic – and uncover the secrets behind famous magic tricks, illusions and other mysterious skills, along the way in an innovative blend of narrative and notebook. She is married with two children and lives in London.

Nick Maland graduated in English and Drama from London University in 1981 and pursued a career in the theatre, acting and directing in the London Fringe before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has worked as an editorial illustrator for the TES, The Times, The Observer, The Guardian and the Independent amongst others. He was shortlisted for the Mother Goose Award in 1996 (for Welcome Night) and the Children's Book Award in 1998 (for Brave Whale). Further prestigious wins include the V&A illustration award in 2003 (You've Got Dragons) and the Silver Medal in Society of Illustrators Original Art 2005 Exhibition as well as the Stockport Children's Book Award (for Snip Snap), and won the Booktrust Early Years Award (for Oliver Who Travelled Far and Wide). He has a daughter and a son and lives in Brighton.