W.T. Brooks

When not chasing down medieval magic or sniffing out secret ingredients in 1927 Paris, W.T. can usually be found doing one of three things: wandering the cobblestone streets of Europe, asking local cheesemongers deeply philosophical questions about their favorite rinds, or being herded around by his best friend and furry life coach—a 240-pound St. Bernard named Basil.

An avid traveler and incurable romantic when it comes to old towns and winding alleys, W.T. finds inspiration everywhere—from the misty cliffs of Orkney to the canals of Amsterdam, the snowy rooftops of Lucerne to the cheese counters of Edinburgh. But Paris has recently stolen his heart (and possibly a wedge of Comté).

These real-world adventures—and a lifelong love of science, storytelling, and snacks—have inspired a growing collection of imaginative and delightfully odd books for middle grade readers, including:

• The Golden Ladle Chronicles: A culinary mystery series set in 1927 Paris (and beyond), where a secret order of chefs solves crimes with spatulas in one hand and croissants in the other.

• The Apprentices of Highwind: A fantasy adventure set in a medieval kingdom, where five young apprentices confront magical mayhem, ancient secrets, and the occasional enchanted feather duster.

• Westvale: Where Weird Happens: An anthology of strange, funny, and absurd short stories about a town where the bizarre is just part of the daily routine.

• The Möbius Unit: Quantum Chaos and Other Adventures: A futuristic science adventure featuring a team of brainy kids working undercover for an international spy group called STEM—headquartered beneath their middle school, of course.

Whether it’s the spell of a sorcerer, the scent of a triple-cream brie, or the satisfying thunk of a well-timed science pun, W.T. delights in capturing the flavors of curiosity, wonder, and adventure—both real and imagined.

W.T. studied mathematics and physics and loves all things scientific. Writing these books lets him spend part of his day turning data into information… and the other half turning dreams into very strange, very snack-worthy stories.