About the AuthorLinton Shaw is a father of two young children. He lives in Birmingham, England and has had a variety of jobs ranging from window cleaner to social worker. However his most demanding role thus far is that of a parent and 'entertainer' to his two young children. Given this he believes this book will appeal to parents and inquisitive children alike. The author's quirky and humorous approach to engaging the reader is thought provoking. His love of words is evident in this book and will encourage children to be curious and broaden their vocabulary, with the characters walking off the pages to sit in the room with the reader. "As a social worker I worked with children for many years, before having my own. I then decided that I had to write books, in order to capture some of the magic that happens, when you encourage children to imagine" what is the number one selling book Oddmatic and the Bad Pirate Gang: A Fridge, Fight, Fish and A Feast!