Alan Durant is a prolific author of novels and picture books for children of all ages, including Dear Mermaid (9781844280643), Dear Tooth Fairy (9780744588583) and Dear Father Christmas (9780744583403); his football stories were featured in the BBC series English Express, winner of a Children's BAFTA Award. Alan is also a National Reading Campaign Reading Champion and a frequent visitor to schools, libraries and festivals around the UK and abroad. He lives in Brighton, Sussex. Follow him on Twitter under the handle @alan_durant, or visit him at his website: www.alandurant.co.uk.