Dragon Snatcher

M. P. Robertson was born in Parsons Green, London. He studied Graphic Design at Hounslow Borough College, where he discovered a love for illustrated books. After leaving Hounslow he spent a year drawing in museums, cathedrals and on the underground before specialising in illustration at Kingston Polytechnic. Among the influences on his style are Mervyn Peake, Heath Robinson and Odile Redon. He believes that more than merely decorating a book, illustration should be integral to the narrative. Among is books for Frances Lincoln are The Egg, The Great Dragon Rescue and The Dragon Snatcher; Hieronymus Betts and his Unusual Pets, Big Brave Brian, The Sandcastle and Food Chain. He lives in Bradford on Avon with his partner and two sons.

Full page pictures of dragons swooping and breathing fire leap out of the book from every angle. Blackbird Pie Beautifully crafted and illustrated with a valiant theme for the boys and a soft endearing aspect for the girls I'd happily recommend this book for keeps. www.writeaway.org.uk Dramatic illustrations and timeless prose style give the feeling of reading an ancient legend, while a humorous twist at the end reminds us this is a modern tale. www.booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk