About the Author

Mairi Hedderwick was born in Gourock, Scotland. As a student she worked on the Isle of Coll in the Hebrides, beginning a life-longlove affair with islands and their small communities. Mairi's island world is delightfully reflected in the imaginary island of Struay where her perennially popular Katie Morag stories are set. As well as creating children's books Mairi writes and illustrates travel books for adults.