Poppy Love Steps Out

About the author

Shelagh McNicholas

Natasha May is the pseudonym of Veronica Bennett. Veronica graduated from University College, Cardiff, and worked as an English lecturer for several years before becoming a children's author. Her novels include Angelmonster, a powerful account of the life of Mary Shelley, Cassandra's Sister (9780744583472), a moving portrait of the early life of Jane Austen, and Monkey (9780744583472), a story abo ut bullying. She lives in Middlesex. Shelagh McNicholas has illustrated The Ballet Class, by Adele Geras, and its sequel, Little Ballet Star, as well as Alice in Wonderland (Parragon Press) and The Perfect Pony (Penguin Dial Press). She lives in Surrey with her daughter, Molly, and their cat, Jelli.

Natasha May