Peter Bunzl

Peter Bunzl is a bestselling children’s author who writes about clockwork, hope and magic.

Peter’s books have been translated into 16 languages and sold nearly half-a-million copies worldwide. He’s been nominated for numerous awards, including: the Carnegie, the Waterstones Book Prize, the Branford Boase and the Books are My Bag Readers Award.

Peter grew up in London in a rambling Victorian house with 3 cats, 2 dogs, 1 little sister, an antique dealer dad and an artist mum. He always wanted to tell stories, and as a child found inspiration visiting film and TV sets where his mum worked as a costume designer.

Before he was an author, Peter studied at the National Film & Television School. He also worked on 2 BAFTA-winning TV shows, and wrote and directed several successful short films. He lives in London with his partner and their cat and dog.