Julia Blackburn writes middle-grade wildlife adventures infused with magical realism and the wild magic of nature. A former BBC Berkshire book reviewer, she creates fast-paced stories of courage, friendship, survival, and discovery for readers aged [...] nature adventure series, The Songbird Choir, follows the birds of Riverside Garden as they face predators, bullies, and impossible choices-discovering that even the smallest voices can change the world. Her debut novel, The Lost Dragonflies, was longlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition.Before turning to children's fiction, Julia co-authored the cozy mystery The House at Riverside Lane (Momentum Press/Joffe Books). She writes from Berkshire with her loyal dog, Muttley, nearby, and collaborates with her daughter Louisa, who illustrates her books.Together, they create immersive middle-grade adventures filled with wildlife, mystery, resilience, and the wild magic of the natural world."A beautifully written nature adventure celebrating friendship, courage and inclusion."