Dracula Spectacular

Lucy Rowland grew up in Cheltenham and now works as a Childrens Speech and Language Therapist in London. With a real passion for language and lots of experience working with young children, Lucy enjoys creating children's picture book stories with quirky characters and irresistible rhythms. Her recent books include Little Red Reading Hood, Catch That Egg, Pirate Pete and His Smelly Feet and Jake Bakes a Monster Cake.

Ben Mantle began his illustration career early, picking up his first award in a local library colouring-in competition aged seven. He went on to study Animation at the Surrey Institute of Art & Design before working as an animator in children's film and television. Ben has illustrated a number of children's books including Rudey's Windy Christmas and Callum's Incredible Construction Kit which won the 2013 Bishop's Stortford Picture Book Award. He is also the creator of the award-winning The Best Birthday Present Ever! and The Best Christmas Present Ever! published by Macmillan Children's Books. Following Little Red Reading Hood, Dracula Spectacular will be Ben and Lucy's second title together.