Megan Rix author page

Megan Rix biography

Megan Rix is a British author known for her historical fiction and animal stories for children. She has written a range of books that often feature animals set against the backdrop of significant historical events. Rix is also known by the name Ruth Symes, under which she writes books for younger readers.

Her works include titles such as The Great Fire Dogs, The Bomber Dog, and The Victory Dogs. These stories frequently explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage, often through the perspective of animal characters. Rix’s books are published by Puffin, an imprint of Penguin Random House Children’s UK.

In addition to her animal adventure stories, Megan Rix has written non-fiction, including The Puppy That Came for Christmas, which recounts her experiences with assistance dogs. Her books are used in schools and libraries, and she has contributed to literacy events and festivals.

In 2014, her book The Bomber Dog was published by Puffin.