About the Author

Shawn K. Stout has held many jobs, including ice-cream scooper, dog-treat baker, magazine editor, and waitress. Shawn received her MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives with her family in Maryland.

Reviews

'You should read this book!' Book Walrus.
*Book Walrus*

'With a cast full of funny and slightly weird characters, I would recommend this book to anyone' Guardian Children's Books.
*Guardian Children's Books*

'Perfect for 8+ ... Penelope is a girl with a lot of heart' Irish Independent.
*Irish Independent*