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Sophie Anderson grew up in Swansea, studied at Liverpool University, and has worked as a geologist and science teacher. She wrote textbooks until characters from Slavic folklore began appearing in her work. Sophie has an international family and loves to write stories inspired by different folklores and cultures. Now living in the Lake District with her husband, Sophie enjoys the freedom of home schooling her three children, fell walking, canoeing, and daydreaming.
A timely quest infused with magic * The Times, Children's Book of the Week * This powerful tale based on Russian folklore tackles issues of prejudice, fear, loyalty and death with a poetic and evocative sensitivity...Richly imaginative, with an important message about cooperation and harmony. * Daily Mail * Themes of division, community and kindness are woven into a spellbinding adventure from one of my favourite contemporary children's writers. * The Bookseller * A story of the dangers of division and the world-saving power of unity, with her fourth novel Anderson cements her place as one of my all-time favourite storytellers. * Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars * A warm and heartfelt adventure, and just the sort of book that makes youngsters want to read. * Lancashire Evening Post *
