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Nina Carroll Author

Helen Bennet's adult life has been filled with adventure, from exploring the garden for fairies and lady beetles, to embarking on pirate escapades when her boys were young. She also loves diving, surfing, and hiking. A high school English teacher on the Gold Coast, Australia, Helen cherishes time with family and friends and fondly remembers her beloved labradoodle, Molly.

Nina Carroll has always loved writing. Originally working as a print journalist, she swapped careers to become a high school English teacher. Nina lives on the sunny Gold Coast, Australia and loves the fun and adventure that comes with being a mother of three young boys. She also loves peanut butter, coffee and her high school sweetheart.

Masha Shevchenko is from Tarashcha, Ukraine. After studying Illustration at the National Technical University in Kyiv, she worked for a graphic design studio before becoming a freelance illustrator. Inspired by nature, Masha uses a clear and graphic style, with a soft, natural touch while using real-world textures and details.