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Karl James Mountford is an illustrator who works in both traditional and digital media. He has created artwork for such titles as ‘The Uncommoners ‘ by Jennifer Bell, published by Penguin Random House (2017), and ‘The Peculiars’ by Kieran Larwood with Chicken House publishing (2018), to name just a couple. Karl specialises in book cover design and chapter illustrations but also works on picture books, with recent titles including ‘Maurice the Unbeastly’ by Amy Dixon, published by Sterling Children’s Books (2017), and ‘The Curious Case of the Missing Mammoth’ by Ellie Hattie with Little Tiger Press (2017).

Karl currently lives and works in Wales, where his sketch books rarely get a day off.

Karl is represented by Nicky Lander — For inquiries, please contact Nicky via email.

Kirkus Reviews

Best Books of 2022

School Library Journal

A gentle and welcoming read-aloud addition to any collection."

My Book Corner

"The cover art by Karl James Mountford captures the quirkiness of Helena’s world..."

The Scotsman

"A weird and wonderful tale about a town where nothing is at it seems."

The Sunday Express

"A creepy, magical tale of bravery and self-belief."

Scoop Magazine

"[It] will hook you in from the start and keep you guessing into the final pages."

Tom Fletcher Book Club

"One of those books that you think about when you're not reading it..."

Reading Zone

"This book is highly engaging"

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Bank Street Best Books of the Year

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The Yoto Carnegies

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British Book Design and Production Awards

Shortlisted

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Academy of British Cover Design

2021 - Shortlisted

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Love Reading 4 Kids

Summer Reading 2021 List

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Waterstones

2021 - Winner

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iNews

30 Best Children's Books for 2020

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BookTrust

Great Books Guide 2020

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UK Literary Association

2021 - Longlisted

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Book Industry Guild of New York

2nd place

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The Guardian

Best Book of 2018

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Waterstones

2018 — Shortlisted

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Featured Posts

Bank Street Best Book Awards 2025

Project Spotlight: The Circles in the Sky

04 January 2023

In the studio with Karl James Mountford

12 October 2022

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