Simon E WilkinsonWith family roots in the northeast of England, Simon has lived in West Yorkshire most of his life. A former senior UK government press officer, theatre critic and radio broadcaster, he has edited several non-fiction books and articles. Married with to sons and three grandchildren, he continues to write for local newspapers. His hobbies include playing fishing (often unsuccessfully!) and DIY (equally badly!!). He now devotes much of his time to writing children's fiction. His books include: The Curse of Tyrannosaurus Wrecks - a full novel for children age from eight to eighty-eight. The Mammoth and the Moonstick a thrilling Ice-Age adventure set in the frozen wastelands of Siberia.Quirky fact: during his early teens, with only Penny the cocker spaniel, a noisy tawny owl and the occasional fox for company, Simon was made to sleep beside a lawn mower in his parent's garden shed in the Pennine hills for three long, cold years! Read More Read Less