More Pongwiffy Stories: The Spell of the Year and The Holiday of Doom, Paperback Book, By: Kaye Umansky

About the Author: Kaye Umansky was born in Plymouth in Devon England. She went to Teacher's Training College after which she taught in London primary schools for twelve years specializing in music and drama. In her spare time she sang and played keyboards with a semiprofessional soul band. She now writes full time and has written more than twenty-five books of fantasy fiction and poetry for children. She draws on traditional folktales and modern urban myths for her inspiration and has a sense of humor that is popular with children of all ages from five to one hundred and five. She lives in London with her family. Among her most popular books are her hilarious Pongwiffy titles. Pongwiffy Pongwiffy and the Goblins' Revenge and Pongwiffy and the Spell of the Year which won the Nottinghamshire Book Award are available from Minstrel Books.Katy Riddell is the daughter of the Waterstones Childrens Laureate Chris Riddell and an emerging illustration talent in her own right. Originally from Manchester Katy is now based in Brighton.