Liz Flanagan

Liz Flanagan is a novelist from Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, UK.

She’s created work ranging from historical fiction for adults (WHEN WE WERE DIVIDED), fast-paced teenage fiction (EDEN SUMMER), to fantasy adventures for young children (THE MOONLIGHT DRAGON, and the LEGENDS OF THE SKY and WILDSMITH series illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton) as well as simple, accessible stories like WHEN I WAS A WOLF illustrated by Nikola Aronova.

Although very different in appeal, all her novels combine vivid landscapes and emotional depth with fast-paced, gripping stories. Liz has won several awards, including a UKLA Award in 2024, and been nominated for the Carnegie Medal.

She’s inspired by the beautiful landscape of her hometown and a lifetime of reading voraciously. Liz is currently working on a new middle-grade series in collaboration with some ecologists. In future, she hopes to continue creating immersive, exciting and emotional stories for different ages.