Born and raised in England, <b>Amanda Spottiswoode</b> has a lifelong love of outdoor adventure, history, horses, sailing, and storytelling. As a child, she was taught to sail by the Royal Navy on the River Thames. After moving to Salt Spring Island, she finally realized her dream of sailing and exploring the rugged BC coastline by boat. Her first children’s book, <i>Brother XII’s Treasure</i>, was shortlisted for the Chocolate Lily Award. She followed this with two sequels: <i>The Silver Lining</i>, set in the BC Interior, and <i>Up in Arms</i>, set on the west coast of Vancouver Island. She lives with her husband, Tom, and lots of pets on Salt Spring Island, BC.