Piers Torday

Piers Torday is a British children's author and playwright known for his work on the classic novel The Box of Delights. He has written several books for children and has adapted the novel for the stage, including a production at the Royal Shakespeare Company. Torday has a strong background in theatre and has worked as a playwright and director. He is a respected author in the children's literature world and has a large following among young readers. Torday is based in the UK.