They came from the sea

David Orme is a children's writer and poet from England. He has written or edited more than 250 books. His recent work has been specifically aimed at reluctant readers or children with learning difficulties and includes the Boffin Boy, a series of manga-style graphic novels. Orme lives in Winchester, Hampshire, England and was the chair of the Education Writers Group of the Society of Authors. With Helen Orme he has volunteered to assist in literacy programs.