STEVE BARLOW is tall and hairy, STEVE SKIDMORE isn't! They are known as "THE 2 STEVES", the UK's most popular writing double act for young people, specialising in comedy and adventure.

THE 2 STEVES have been writing together for nearly twenty five years. They have written over 180 books for young people and have also acted as series

Steve Barlow was born in Britain (in Crewe, in the county of Cheshire). He went to Brierley Street School, which was like Bash Street only not as sophisticated, then to Crewe County Grammar School for Boys (and what kind of school feels the need, in its name, to remind its pupils what gender they are? Hmmm?). He went on to study at Warwick University and Not

Chris Bradford is a professional musician and songwriter. He began Judo at age 7, and has since trained in a variety of martial arts, including samurai swordmanship, and has earned his black belt in Kyo Shin Tai-jutsu, the secret fighting art of the ninja. His Young Samurai books are hugely popular and have been shortlisted for a number of awards. He