Simon Puttock Simon Puttock had a peripatetic childhood, and he now likes to sit tight. He lives in Edinburgh, so there are mountains of things to see and do on his doorstep. Simon studied English Literature at Newcastle University, has written several picture boos, and hopes to write 'just the right number . . . Whatever that turns out to be.' He has won the Highland Book Award and the Royal Mail Scottish Children's Book Award. Read More Read Less