Additional text praising Moletown: "Thought-provoking and unique." - School Library Journal, excellent review "A touching picture book with a distinctive message and stunning, captivating illustrations." - Booklist, excellent review Information about the author: Torben Kuhlmann was born in Germany in 1982. Even as a child, Torben was very creative and was recognized as a talented drawer in kindergarten. He was fascinated by small airplanes, strange machines, and steaming trains; these elements found their way into his drawings. He studied illustration and design at the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. His preferred media are pen and watercolor. He also works with acrylics, oils, and digital programs. He is a freelance illustrator based in Hamburg. His books include Lindbergh: The Story of a Flying Mouse, Moletown, and A.