About Brian

Brian Falkner is a bestselling author of books for children and young adults. From wild adventures to gripping sci-fi, his work has inspired young readers worldwide. When not writing, he’s visiting schools, running writing camps, or exploring new story ideas.

He is also the creator of Write Like an Author, the popular writing camp program for young writers, and Litbridge Education, a classroom-based, curriculum-aligned creative writing program for schools.

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New Release: Chill Factory is here! Funny, scary, page-turning, middle-grade adventures for everyone who love a good thrill. Perfect for those kids who love Goosebumps.

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Books by Brian Falkner

Katipo Joe: Blitzkreig
Katipo Joe: Blitzkreig
Joseph St George is a young New Zealander, the son of diplomats in 1930s Berlin. But the Nazis are on the rise and the world is on a spinning path to destruction. Joe’s world is about to change,...
Rampage at Waterloo
Rampage at Waterloo
What if the power to control the most terrifying animals in history fell into the hands of one of the most brilliant and ferocious military leaders of all time? * WINNER of the Young Adult section of...
Planet Scary
Planet Scary
Space travel would be fun, they thought. And it was...until they crash-landed on the creepiest planet in the galaxy. Now they’re running from freaky monsters, dodging spooky shadows, and hoping the...