Larry Schwarz is a creator and producer of live action and animated series for kids, teens, and families. He's best known for Nickelodeon's anime comedy Kappa Mikey and Speed Racer: The Next Generation and the live action series Thumb Wrestling Federation for Cartoon Network; Team Toon, a Netflix Original; and Alien Dawn for Nickelodeon. In addition to The Jules Verne Prophecy, he has co-authored Romeo, Juliet & Jim with Iva-Marie Palmer. He lives in New York City.

Iva-Marie Palmer is the author of the middle grade series Gabby Garcia's Ultimate Playbook, and the young adult novels The End of the World As We Know It; Romeo, Juliet & Jim (with Larry Schwarz); The Summers; and Gimme Everything You Got. She lives in Burbank, California, with her husband and two sons.

"An old book shop, hidden codes, a secret treasure, and Jules Verne! A wild acton-filled tale that lets readers use their brains to solve a fantastical mystery!"--David Mandel, Emmy Award-winning executive producer of "Veep"

"This book is filled with jewels: I adored the charismatic characters, the iconic setting, and especially all of the high-stakes moments that kids will relish. It's a fabulous adventure that reads like a dream vacation."--Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

"Jet off to Paris and the peculiar world of Jules Verne fanatics in this fun middle-grade adventure, set against the backdrop of a summer class themed around the famous sci fi writer.... Full of larger-than-life twists (including a kidnapped parent, evil schemes, and police chases) this novel perfectly pairs real-life city adventures with a literary puzzle for the ages. Fans of puzzle games, fast-paced adventures with short chapters, and movies like Uncharted will devour this book."

Praise for The Jules Verne Prophecy:
An Edgar Award Finalist for Best Juvenile Mystery
A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

"In this quick-moving adventure, a rare text sparks a treasure hunt for an American middle schooler in Paris.... Highlighting Verne's classic stories alongside Paris's history and iconic locations, the creators give the three friends ample chemistry as they race around the city by various thrilling means, bonding over their escapades in this energetic thriller."--Publishers Weekly