Abbie Rushton grew up in a small village near Newmarket, Suffolk. She has a degree in English Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia, and currently works as an editor at a leading educational publisher. Whilst working as a part-time bookseller during her studies, Abbie re-discovered a love of children's and young adult books. In 2010, she was a winner of Undiscovered Voices, a writing competition run by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Abbie lives near Newbury, Berkshire. She is a keen traveller, and is never happier than when she is planning her next adventure.