Mary Ellis grew up in Switzerland and at the age of the eleven went to school in England. Following teacher training at the Froebel Institute, Mary taught for ten years in London primary schools. Mary loves reading, poetry, picnics, walking in hills and dancing. She lives in Barnes with her husband, the illustrator Andy Ellis, and their two young children.

Of The Arctic Fox:‘An evocative and moving story, and a convincing picture of Inuit culture.’ Mail on Sunday‘…hooked from the first line, a great sense of adventure.’ Observer‘it is a pleasure to find such a talented newcomer to children’s books.’ Books for KeepsOf Lily Dragon‘Ellis’s style is assured, her narrative lucid and compelling.’ TES‘Mary Ellis is a wonderful storyteller and her descriptions of such a far-away country bring it vividly to life.’ Kids Out

Mary Ellis grew up in Switzerland and at the age of the eleven went to school in England. Following teacher training at the Froebel Institute, Mary taught for ten years in London primary schools. Mary loves reading, poetry, picnics, walking in hills and dancing. She lives in Barnes with her husband, the illustrator Andy Ellis, and their two young children.

Of The Arctic Fox:‘An evocative and moving story, and a convincing picture of Inuit culture.’ Mail on Sunday‘…hooked from the first line, a great sense of adventure.’ Observer‘it is a pleasure to find such a talented newcomer to children’s books.’ Books for KeepsOf Lily Dragon‘Ellis’s style is assured, her narrative lucid and compelling.’ TES‘Mary Ellis is a wonderful storyteller and her descriptions of such a far-away country bring it vividly to life.’ Kids Out

Mary Ellis grew up in Switzerland and at the age of the eleven went to school in England. Following teacher training at the Froebel Institute, Mary taught for ten years in London primary schools. Mary loves reading, poetry, picnics, walking in hills and dancing. She lives in Barnes with her husband, the illustrator Andy Ellis, and their two young children.

Of The Arctic Fox:‘An evocative and moving story, and a convincing picture of Inuit culture.’ Mail on Sunday‘…hooked from the first line, a great sense of adventure.’ Observer‘it is a pleasure to find such a talented newcomer to children’s books.’ Books for KeepsOf Lily Dragon‘Ellis’s style is assured, her narrative lucid and compelling.’ TES‘Mary Ellis is a wonderful storyteller and her descriptions of such a far-away country bring it vividly to life.’ Kids Out