Biography: Kieran Larwood was born in Kenya.He has illustrated tales by well-known authors such as Diana Wynne Jones, Terry Pratchett, Philip Pullman, and J. He has illustrated many novels and is also much admired for his concept and character work. David Wyatt is an illustrator living in Devon. It just goes to show - you never know where opening a book will lead. He is inspired by a life-long love of fantasy stories, which all began when - as a young boy - he picked up a copy of The Hobbit and saw the map inside. Kieran's books have won several awards, including the Blue Peter Best Story and the Prix Sorcieres. He taught Reception class in a primary school for fifteen long years before finally escaping to become a full-time author.

He has done a wide range of jobs, including being an archery instructor and working the night shift in a cake factory (which was nowhere near as much fun as it sounds). He moved to the UK when he was two and lived in various places before settling on the Isle of Wight, where he can still be found: exploring rockpools, climbing trees and writing - slowly disappearing behind a mountain of notebooks and empty coffee mugs. 'One of the best books I have ever read.' Cally Evans, age 10, Lovereading4kids 'Kieran Larwood's talent and his passion for his wonderful characters leap off every page.' David Long, author of Survivors well, rabbits.' SFX on The Legend of Podkin One-Ear With danger all around them, Podkin must protect his family, uncover his destiny, and attempt to defeat the most horrifying enemy rabbitkind has ever known.

The terrifying Gorm are on the rampage, and no one and nowhere is safe. Then Podkin's home is brutally attacked, and the young rabbits are forced to flee. But for now, he's quite happy to laze around annoying his older sister Paz, and playing with his baby brother Pook. He knows that one day it will be up to him to lead his warren and guard it in times of danger. Podkin is the son of a warrior chieftain. The first Five Realms adventure.Ī thick white blanket covers the wide slopes of the band of hills known as the Razorback Downs. Winner of the Best Story Blue Peter Book Award.

The legend of podkin one ear