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Martin Baynton is a British Author, Illustrator and TV producer. His latest novel, Truth and Transformation (Taking Wonderland #2), is book two in a fantasy trilogy, Taking Wonderland. Best known for his children’s books, his Jane And The Dragon series was adapted and produced for television by Weta Workshop. His books have been widely published in the UK, US, New Zealand and Australia, and he has illustrated books written by authors such as Russell Hoban and Kenneth Grahame.

Martin has also written for the stage and television and has created award winning TV shows including The WotWots, the Kiddets and The Book Hungry Bears.

Born in London, Martin was educated at Hereford Cathedral Prep, Ledbury Grammar School and Hereford Art College. H
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Martin Baynton I like to have several projects on the go. I've nearly finished the second novel in the Taking Wonderland series. I'm also working on a new children's…moreI like to have several projects on the go. I've nearly finished the second novel in the Taking Wonderland series. I'm also working on a new children's picture book.
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Martin Baynton I've always found the Alice books stunning, extraordinary and a little frustrating. Alice passes through a landscape of incredible characters, but the…moreI've always found the Alice books stunning, extraordinary and a little frustrating. Alice passes through a landscape of incredible characters, but there is no central narrative thread. So the conceit for this series is that the two Alice books are cyphers, books of code about a real place, codes hidden in plain sight in the form of an innocent children's story.(less)
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The Dragon's Purpose

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