Karen McCombie is the bestselling author of nearly 90 books for children and teenagers, including the series Ally’s World, Stella Etc, Indie Kidd and novels An Urgent Message of Wowness and The Raspberry Rules.

Before becoming an author she worked for teen magazines such as J17 and Sugar. Originally from Scotland, she lives in London with her family and assorted cats.

Laura Hughes is an exciting young London-based illustrator. Originally from Bath, she studied illustration at Kingston University and, since graduating, she has created artwork for children's books, cards, stationery and homewares.

She has illustrated two books for Bloomsbury, the bestselling We're Going on an Egg Hunt and The Birthday Invitation.