Emma Carlson Berne is the author of over one hundred and twenty books for juvenile, middle-grade and young adult readers. She is a keen horseback rider and lover of nature and animals...and dragons. Emma lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and three young sons. Luke Flowers has illustrated more than 60 children's books, including the New York Times bestseller A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. When he is not in his creative cave with the Sparkle Dragons, he finds inspiration on adventures with his wife and kids. He lives in Colorado.