Lindsay Littleson is an award-winning middle-grade author from Glasgow, Scotland. Her books include Carnegie-nominated Guardians of the Wild Unicorns, The Secrets of the Last Merfolk and Kelpies Prize-winning The Mixed-Up Summer of Lily McLean, which was also longlisted for the Waterstones Childrens Books Prize. Inspired by many happy years as a primary teacher, Lindsays books have been praised for their believable characters and authentic dialogue. She currently lives in Renfrewshire, Scotland.