About the Author

Joe Cowley has written many books including Mrs. Wishy-Washy; The Rusty, Trusty Tractor; Mrs Goodstory and The Silent One. She was awarded an OBE in 1992 as an acknowledgement to her distinguished service in the Arts and Sciences. Joe has also been awarded the New Zealand Commemorative Medal. Her book The Silent One has been made into a film and is shown on the Disney Channel. Jamison Odone, the illustrator graduated from the Art Institute of Boston. His first book which he both wrote and illustrated was the Honey Badgers.