James Preller is the author of a wide range of children’s books, including the Jigsaw Jones and Scary Tales series. He enjoys writing for very young readers (A Pirate’s Guide to First Grade) as well as books for middle graders, such as Shaken, Bystander, The Courage Test, and Blood Mountain. Five of his books have been Junior Library Guild Selections. James lives in the Capital District of New York and enjoys visiting schools far and wide as a guest author. Readers may contact him through his website at JamesPreller.com.

Abigail Burch is an illustrator working from her little studio in south London. She specializes in character-based illustration, drawing inspiration from the everyday to create bold, colorful illustrations full of joy and humor. She loves to fill her work with subtle, playful details, creating engaging, lighthearted illustrations that make you smile. Visit her online at AbigailBurch.co.uk.