Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery - Astrid Sheckels

Astrid Sheckels cannot remember a time when she was not telling or illustrating stories, especially ones involving imaginary animals. A native of western Massachusetts and growing up in an artistic family, Astrid spent her childhood playing outside, using her imagination, and drawing. Her Scandinavian roots are evident in her artwork, which she describes as a mix of classic realism and whimsy. She studied Fine Art at Greenfield Community College and works as a full-time artist. She is a member of the Western Massachusetts Illustrators Guild and The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Astrid is the author/illustrator of Hector Fox and the Giant Quest, Hector Fox and the Raven's Revenge, and Hector Fox and the Daring Flight, the first three books in the whimsical Hector Fox series. Her debut as an author/illustrator is the award-winning Nic and Nellie (2013). As an illustrator, her other award-winning Islandport Press titles are The Scallop Christmas (Freeburg, 2009) and The Fish House Door (Baldwin, 2010).