Martyn Bedford’s first novel for teenagers, Flip, won four regional awards and was shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book Award. He is also the author of five adult novels and numerous short stories. Between them, his books have been translated into thirteen languages. A former journalist, he now teaches creative writing at Leeds Trinity University and regularly visits schools to give talks and to run workshops. Martyn lives in West Yorkshire with his wife and two daughters.

Visit Martyn online at www.martynbedford.com