When I was six years old, I decided that I wanted to be a writer when I grew up. I'm not sure that I'm quite grown up yet... but I'm definitely a writer! I think it's the best job in the world, because I get to make stuff up, play around with words and sounds, and meet lots of kids.

 

My FAVOURITE things!

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I also like reading (of course), eating, walking on beaches, watching foreign movies, drinking too much coffee, and listening to the rain on the roof.

 

Favourite colour: purple.

 

Favourite book (someone else's): Margaret Mahy's 'The Man Whose Mother Was a Pirate'.

 

Favourite book (mine): the one that's just come out!

 

Favourite reader (at this very moment): YOU.