Freya North is the author of 12 bestselling novels which have been translated into many languages.
She was born in London but lives in rural Hertfordshire with her family and other animals, where she writes from a stable in her back garden. A passionate reader since childhood, Freya was originally inspired by Mary Wesley, Rose Tremain and Barbara Trapido - fiction with strong female leads and original, sometimes eccentric, characters.
In 2012 she set up, and now runs, the Hertford Children's Book Festival. She is also a judge for the Campaign for Rural England Awards. To connect with Freya and hear about events, unique competitions and sneak previews of what she's writing, join her on Facebook, Twitter or her website.