Derek Keilty lives in Belfast and is the author of many books for children including the Will Gallows quartet and his new Ivy Newt series. His work has been translated into many different languages, selected for the Richard and Judy Club and shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year. Mark Elvins lives in Yorkshire. When he's not drawing pirates he's a print-maker and recently won an English Heritage competition to illustrate the displays at Whitby Abbey.
The first title in the series 'Flyntlock Bones: Sceptre of the Pharaohs' was in The Times Summer Reads Best 20 Children's books 2020, The Week's Summer Round up of Best reads of 2020 and Toppsta 100 most popular books of 2020, and shortlisted for the Sparks Award and Fantastic Books Award. 'A timeless, classic feel with a twist of adventure... illustrations that really have the wow factor' Book Trust. 'A fast-paced adventure with lots of fun' INIS magazine