"Delves into the world of dare-devil stunt people and the death-defying acts they do, from Harry Houdini to today's film stunt crews"--Provided by publisher.
Jim Pipe studied Ancient & Modern History at Oxford University, then spent ten years in publishing before becoming a full-time writer. He has written numerous non-fiction books for children, many on historical subjects. He lives in Dublin, Ireland, with his lovely wife Melissa and his twin sons.