Nick Warburton

Nick Warburton was a primary school teacher for ten years before deciding to become a full-time writer. He is the author of a number of novels for children and young adults as well as writing plays for stage, television and radio and scripts for television series including Doctors, Holby City and EastEnders. His books for children include NORMAL NESBIT: THE ABNORMALLY AVERAGE BOY, ACKFORD'S MONSTER and LOST IN AFRICA.

He runs courses in creative writing, is a member of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and has chaired their judging panel for their children's book award, and is a Visiting Fellow at University College Chichester.

Quiet, shy Flora Young is alarmed when her teacher, Mrs Camp, announces that she wants to give Flora a part in the school play. Especially since she'll have to wear a dirty old mask found at the back of the stock cupboard. But when Flora tries the mask on, she discovers it makes her feel difference - assertive and in charge. And it soon becomes clear that it's having the reverse effect on Mrs Camp! How can Flora make the most of her new-found confidence while it lasts?