Barbara O'Connor

Barbara O’Connor was born and raised in South Carolina, USA. As a child, she tap-danced and loved salamanders and dogs. It is this love for animals that leads her to include these four-legged companions in her stories. She also often writes about childhood memories, with many details in her books inspired by them. Filled with quirky and captivating characters, her books have received excellent reviews and have been distinguished with over a hundred awards, including prestigious ones. Junior Library Guild Selection, American Booksellers Association Best Book of the Year, Parents’ Choice Gold Award and Kirkus Best Books of the YearLearn more about the author at http://www.barbaraoconnor.com/index.html