Meredith Hooper is a Visiting Research Fellow in the History of Science at the Royal Institution. Her many books include Journey to Antarctica and, for Frances Lincoln, Antarctic Journal, Ice Trap! - Shackleton's Incredible Expedition, The Drop in my Drink and The Pebble in my Pocket, The Island that Moved and Ponko and the South Pole. Alison Bartlett's previous books for children include Oliver's Vegetables, Bob the Dog and Cat among the Cabbages. This is her first title for Frances Lincoln.