This author is primarily known for epic fantasy, characterized by intricate characters and supernatural beings like shapeshifters, demons, and gods. Their work often delves into complex relationships and power dynamics within fantastical realms, catering mainly to adult readers but also boasting a significant backlist for children and young adults. Beyond fiction, their scholarly interests encompass ancient and medieval history and languages, as well as the history of children's fantasy literature.
Pippin, a lovable yellow dog with great big ears and a curly black tail, loves bones. She also likes to hide her bones in the garden -- and that makes her friend Mabel mad! So Pippin goes far into the woods to bury her new bone. She digs and digs and digs ... and finds more bones. Giant prehistoric bones! Everyone thinks the bones belong in a museum -- everyone except Pippin. She thinks they belong to her!
La chienne Coquine aime bien jouer dans la boue, mais elle ne veut pas prendre de bain ... à moins d'être arrosée par une mouffette.