Nicola Barker’s work has been translated into numerous languages, and received great critical acclaim and numerous prizes. Her work includes , (International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award), (longlisted for the Man Booker Prize), (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize) and (longlisted for the Man Booker Prize). She was named as one of Granta’s 20 Best Young British Novelists by in 2005.