Matthew Bowler
Matthew has spent his life travelling to and living in different parts of the UK and around the world. These experiences taught him to place great value on the friendships he made along the way whilst discovering the delights of being lost amongst the shelves of a new library whenever he moved on. He now lives in Berkshire which is his base for dreaming up a multitude of stories that will bring the world to children who love to read exciting stories as much as he does. Matthew studied on the MA in Writing for Young People course at Bath Spa University.
Maisie and the Pillar of Dragons
A modern-day Dragon Keeper, Maisie and the Pillar of Dragons is an MG magic realism story set alongside Chinese mythology. 12-year-old Maisie Franks is visiting Shanghai when she is separated from her father. With the help of her friend, Ron, she must solve the riddle of the Dragon Pillar to not only find her father but save the city itself from an angry dragon. Filled with mystery and intrigue, this is a heart-warming story of courage and friendship in the face of adversity.