Sara quit university to become a dancer, appearing in white jump suits in appalling pop videos, but returned to complete a degree in English, with Writing and Publishing. She put her degree to good use by running away to America with a rock band and working as a waitress. On her return to London, Sara started working in book publishing. Moving from export sales into the editorial department of Hodder and Stoughton, she worked for the Editorial Director and commissioned contemporary fiction and sagas. She currently works as a Spoken Word agent for books at United Agents as well as working as a freelance editor specializing in commercial fiction and children's books. Sara lives in West Sussex with her husband, Toby, and their three-year-old son, Tom.
With a feisty heroine and a sea-savvy partner in piracy Tom, this action packed and fast paced adventure will appeal to both girls and boys ... It's brooding and brilliant from an exciting new talent. Love Reading 4 Kids The quality of the writing and of the plot, which moves briskly, are more than sufficient to maintain interest The School Librarian It'll fit in will among other pirate adventures on the shelves of the 8-13s www.thebookbag.co.uk Adventure-hungry girls who enjoy stories about strong, plucky, fearless heroines will love this one Junior Education Plus