Arthur Slade was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of Saskatchewan. He is the author of over twenty-five novels for young readers including Mission Clockwork, which won the prestigious TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and Dust, winner of the Governor General's Award for Children's Literature. He also penned the popular Dragon Assassin series. He lives in Saskatoon, Canada. Arthur Slade is the author of over thirty novels including Dragon Assassin, Amber Fang, Mission Clockwork and Dust. His work has won several awards including the Governor General's Award (Canada) and Le Grand Prix Le Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire (France). He lives with his family in the magical city of Saskatoon, Canada