Born and raised in Kent, Andy Ruffell read English Literature at Sheffield University, and has been an honorary Northerner ever since. He has worked as a teacher and head teacher for nearly 18 years.
He won the Hachette Children’s Novel Award 2021 with Lily Grim and The City of Undone. He lives in North Yorkshire with his wife and two daughters.
Topic: English
Age Range: 7-11
Related Book: Lily Grim and The City of Undone
Lily Grim and the City of Undone: Lily Grim’s life is a mystery. She has lived with her guardian Gabriel, in the City of Undone, for as long as she can remember. When the cruel Master of the city suddenly captures Gabriel, Lily has to escape. The Master seems to want her dead – but why? Can Lily unravel the mystery of who she is? And can her new friends rescue Gabriel before it’s too late?
Themes: Mystery | Friendship | Fantasy | Gothic | Tolerance | Self-discovery