Mary E Pearson is the author of several books for teens, including A Room on Lorelei Street and Scribbler of Dreams. Her books have received many honours, including the Golden Kite Award, the JHunt Award for Young Adult Fiction, and the South Carolina Young Adult Book Award. The Adoration of Jenna Fox has sold translation rights all over the world and also feature-film rights to 20th Century Fox. Mary writes full-time from her home in California, USA. She is married to the man of her dreams, has two lovely daughters and one terrific son-in-law, plus two very rambunctious golden retrievers. When she is not writing, Mary enjoys reading, working in her garden, cooking for friends and family, and travelling with her husband.