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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Book Launch

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: Wolf's Lair
Katipo Joe: Wolf's Lair
"The third beheading I witnessed during the war was the only one that really mattered, the only person who was close to me" —From the memoirs of Joseph St George. The harrowing and...
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...
That Stubborn Seed of Hope
That Stubborn Seed of Hope
A collection of gripping short stories themed around fear and hope written by internationally acclaimed children's author Brian Falkner. A boy helps his sister disguise her birthmark on her first day...