Liz Kessler

Liz Kessler is an English writer of children's and young adult books, most notably the Emily Windsnap series. She has also written the Philippa Fisher series, early readers about Poppy the Pirate Dog and Jenny the Pony, and YA novels. Her books have been translated into numerous languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Kessler has a background in journalism and teaching, and holds a Master's degree in Creative Writing. She is inspired by life, people, the world around her, and particularly the ocean, which influences her mermaid-themed stories. Her novel 'When the World Was Ours' is a YA crossover Holocaust novel inspired by her family history.