MARTA PALAZZESI is an award-winning author of books for children and young people, translator, and consultant for publishing and film production companies. She is part of the Superheroes Training Center, a nonprofit organization that holds creative writing workshops in middle and high schools. Her last novel, Mist, was hailed by bestselling author Katherine Applegate as a "not-to-be-missed tale of courage and compassion." Palazzesi's books reflect her great passion for animals. Alkrem combines this passion with the high drama of a fantasy-adventure. Palazzesi lives with her husband, two children and dogs, Tango and Mambo, in Milan, Italy. Follow her on instagram at marta_palazzesi. CHRISTOPHER TURNER is an Italian to English translator, editor, and professional writer. He has translated many children's books into English in his 30-year career including the popular Geronimo Stilton books. He lives in Dorking, Surrey in England. Learn more at: www.chris-turner.net