Josh Lacey

Josh Lacey is the author of many books for children including The Dragonsitter, A Dog Called Grk, Bearkeeper, and The Island of Thieves. There are ten books in the Dragonsitter series, which are short, funny stories about a boy who has to look after his uncle's pet dragon. Told entirely in emails, the books are packed with wonderful illustrations by Garry Parsons. Hope Jones Saves the World is a new series about a 10 year old girl who wants to combat climate change by taking small steps herself, whether giving up plastic or travelling by bicycle rather than car. The other books in the series are Hope Jones Will Not Eat Meat and Hope Jones Clears The Air. The Island of Thieves and The Sultan's Tigers follow the adventures of Tom Trelawney and his uncle, battling criminals and hunting for treasure. Josh worked as a journalist, a teacher and a screenwriter before writing his first book, A Dog Called Grk.