Peter Bently studied languages at Oxford. He lives in the writer-filled town of Totnes with his wife and a perfect ready-made audience of two young children. He enjoys visiting schools and sharing his writing. Inspired by living close to the sea, The Shark in the Dark is Peter's first picture book with Macmillan. He is also the author of Cats Ahoy! and Santa Selfie.
Jim Field is an award-winning illustrator. He has won multiple awards including Oscar's Book Prize, Sainsbury's Children's Book Awards and the Lollies Book Award. He grew up in Farnborough, worked in London and now lives in Paris with his wife and daughter. He is the illustrator of Oi Frog! and Rich Witch, Poor Witch.