Emily Diamand
Background is key to Emily Diamand. And yes, that is her real name! Working as a campaigner for Friends of the Earth, Emily’s insight into the issues around climate change informs the all-action adventure behind Reavers’ Ransom. This, her debut novel, won The Times / Chicken House children’s fiction competition in 2008. Emily lives in Harrogate with her partner and son and has written a sequel for Reavers Ransom.
Books
Flood Child
Author: Emily Diamand
Publisher: Chicken House
Interest age: 9+
Reading age: 9+
Lilly Melkun, an English fisher-girl, is out sailing with her sea-cat when the bloodthirsty Reavers come raiding - and kidnap the Prime Minister's daughter.