Award-winning author Andrea Spalding has written many popular books for children, including Solomon’s Tree, illustrated by Janet Wilson and created in collaboration with Tsimpshian master carver Victor Reece; Phoebe and the Gypsy; The Keeper and the Crows. The White Horse Talisman (Book One in The Summer of Magic Quartet) has been nominated for the 2003 Silver Birch, Hackmatack and Manitoba Readers’ Choice awards. An accomplished storyteller, Andrea hails from England, where she was long steeped in ancient lore. She now lives with her husband on Pender Island in British Columbia.

For more information about Andrea and her other publications, visit www.andreaspalding.com.