The Secret of the Cave

About Julia Johnson

As a child Julia loved dressing up and making up stories! Her life has revolved round storytelling in one shape or form ever since. With a background in performing and teaching she has read stories on radio and TV narrated stories for audio book companies run drama workshops for young people and toured schools with Theatre-in-Education productions. A thirst for adventure took her to Dubai more than 40 years ago long before the skyscrapers and smart hotels and fancy shopping malls. Much of her inspiration for writing comes from the UAE and Oman. A desire to share her discoveries about the regions fascinating past its ancient culture and traditions led to her first story. Published in 2003 The Pearl Diver is now read and enjoyed in Primary schools throughout the Gulf. The Leopard Boy was awarded a Kirkus star in America. Michael Morpurgo called it A beautiful story a wise and wonderfully told tale. The Turtle Secret won the Best International Childrens Book award at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2014.