Jessica Butterworth

Jess is a British/New Zealand writer of 8 - 12 and tween adventure stories. Her books are set in the wild places that exist within our world. She has also written picture books and shorter stories for younger readers.

Jess loves to travel, with her notebook tucked under her arm everywhere she goes. An intriguing setting always sparks a new story as she imagines the characters that inhabit it. Jess has lived in India, Australia, the US and the UK. She has completed a BA and MA in creative writing, both at Bath Spa University. Jess is currently writing her next adventure novel, set in the swamps of Louisiana.