Meg McKinlay is a children’s writer and poet whose work ranges from picture books through to young adult fiction. Her publications include the Prime Minister’s Literary Award-winning A Single Stone, and CBCA-shortlisted No Bears and Duck for a Day, among many others. Meg grew up in central Victoria, and spent her childhood roaming through the bush, striking it rich at least once a week on a vein of fool’s gold. Raised in a TV-free household, she was a bookish kid, in love with words, excited by dictionaries and spelling bees. These days she lives near the ocean in Fremantle and spends her days writing, reading and rambling. She is always busy cooking up more books.

"Children’s author Meg McKinlay is guaranteed to set young imaginations alight with a wonderful new story. With enchanting illustrations by Nicholas Schafer, this book has all the makings of a well-loved favourite." -- The West Australian

"This is a feel-good story about a house that knows what it is looking for, and with help from Bella, finally finds a home." -- Child Magazines

Children’s Book Council of Australia (Notable Book 2016). Aurealis Award (Shortlisted 2015)