TED STAUNTON divides his time between writing and a busy schedule as a speaker, workshop leader, storyteller and musical performer for children and adults. His previous books include the well-loved Green Applestreet Gang series, the Cyril and Maggie series, the Morgan series, ""Puddleman, Simons Surprise"", several titles in the Dreadful Truth series including the Canadian Children's Centre Our Choice selection ""The Dreadful Truth: Confederation"", and the acclaimed ""Hope Springs a Leak"", which was shortlisted for both a Silver Birch Award and a Hackmactack Award.