Sue Hampton is an acclaimed new author whose first book was published in Sept 07 and praised by her hero Michael Morpurgo. Inspired by her father Paul and all the children she has taught, she has visited nearly sixty schools and libraries in the last year and has a growing fan base of readers aged nine to sixteen and beyond.

"Writing with an immense passion and a magnificent ability to captivate the reader until the very last page, Sue Hampton is certainly a new author with a wealth of potential." (SPIRIT AND FIRE)

John Lloyd, Waterstone's.

" thought-provoking... very compelling and imaginative" (SHUTDOWN)

Alison Fell-Gordon, Waterstone's.

"With a talent for engaging young people and writing imaginative stories, Sue Hampton is a true advocate for the importance of reading and writing for pleasure."

County Councillor Keith Emsall, Executive Member for Education and Culture.

"Thank you so much for today; I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was completely enthralled by your talk, Sue, and could have listened to you all day. Many of the girls you spoke to were really inspired."

Hayley Syrett, English Dept at Devizes School.