Working at a school (and having two of her own children) gives Michele Jakubowski more than enough experiences to draw from when writing middle-level fiction. Michele has also written other popular books in the Sidney & Sydney series and the Perfectly Poppy early chapter book set. Michele lives in Powell, Ohio, with her husband, John, and their children, Jack and Mia. Erica-Jane Waters writes and illustrates children's books and creates art for magazines, greeting cards, and various other projects. She lives in Oxfordshire, England, with her family.