The Treasure of Pirate Frank

Mal Peet (1947-2015) was a critically acclaimed and award-winning writer of picture books and novels, including Beck, which was co-written by Meg Rosoff.Elspeth Graham was born during a snowstorm in Northumberland, England. She has written many books for children, some with her husband and fellow author, Mal Peet. The Treasure of Pirate Frank is one of the last picture books that they wrote together. Elspeth Graham lives in Devon, England, with her dog, Pedro.

Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham live in Devon, England, in a house not too far from the sea. Elspeth writes on the ground floor, and Mal writes in the attic. Sometimes they meet in the middle to write books like this one. Elspeth Graham found the seed for the story while writing a book about tea. Mal Peet is the author of such YA novels as KEEPER, THE PENALTY, EXPOSURE, and the Carnegie Medal-winning TAMAR.

Jez is an illustrator based in Wellington, New Zealand. He’s done a lot of books and projects in the children’s publishing industry, and has occasionally dabbled as a character designer/concept artist for film and tv animation. When he’s not drawing, he enjoys reading historical things, cooking things, and the odd hike or two.