Vivian Vande Verde, known as the author of fantasy fiction, has written over 30 books for children and teenagers. Since her first novel, "A Hidden Magic," she has explored identity by developing characters that run counter to the norm in an easy, humorous style that young readers find irresistible. Includes color and black-and-white photos, chronology, chapter notes, glossary, selected works list, further reading list, Internet addresses, and index. 128 pages.