Russell Punter was born in Bedfordshire, England. From an early age he enjoyed writing and illustrating his own stories. He trained as a graphic designer at art college in West Sussex before entering the world of publishing. He has written over one hundred books for children of all ages, ranging from original stories to adaptations of classic novels.
We did not enjoy this book. It terrifying my daughter and contained some unhelpful terms for her learning to read. I can see that it would appeal to others but didn't work for us.