JAMES PATTERSON is the internationally bestselling author of the highly praised Middle School books, Pottymouth and Stoopid, Laugh Out Loud, Not So Normal Norbert, Unbelievably Boring Bart, Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment, and the Dog Diaries, I Funny, Jacky Ha-Ha, Treasure Hunters, House of Robots, Confessions, Maximum Ride, Witch & Wizard, and Daniel X series. James Patterson’s books have sold more than 375 million copies worldwide, making him one of the biggest-selling authors of all time. He lives in Florida.

 

MARTIN CHATTERTON was born in Liverpool, England, and has been successfully writing and illustrating books for over 30 years. He has written dozens of books for children and illustrated many more, collaborating with a number of illustrious authors along the way, including multiple British Children’s Laureates. His work has been published in 14 languages and has won or been shortlisted for numerous awards in Australia, the US, and the UK. As Ed Chatterton, Martin writes crime fiction, screenplays and historical fiction, and several of his books are in development with various TV and film producers. Martin is also well known as a children’s performer and tours globally. When he’s not writing and illustrating, Martin is an in-demand public performer, touring schools and festivals around the world. In 2017 Martin gained his PhD and is currently working on two projects related to his doctorate. After a period spent living in the US, he now divides his time between Australia and the UK.