Gareth Peter is the author of My Daddies! and Who Will You Meet on Santa Claus Street. He has written several musicals, including Bluebird, whose album has sold all over the world. He lives in Nottingham with his partner, two adopted children and two huskies.

Nia loves stories about dragons and unicorns, brave princesses and faraway lands. Every night, Mum tucks her into bed, and they lose themselves in another wonderful adventure.
But what if, Nia asks, she gets kidnapped by a wicked witch? Or locked up by a terrible Beast in a tower? Or stuck at the top of a beanstalk with a grouchy giant? Would Mum come and rescue her?
The answer to that is . 'YES, ALWAYS.'