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.

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New Release: The Hunt for the Ballamanana is out now! Follow Charlie and Georgia on a wild adventure full of genetic hybrids, mystery, and a rogue AI blimp.

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Books by Brian Falkner

1917: Machines of War
1917: Machines of War
It is 1917 and the Great war is a jagged scar across the face of Europe. Soldiers cower in mud-filled trenches, hurling bullets across the war-torn landscape. Above them flies 17-year-old New...
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...
Clash of Empires
Clash of Empires
England stands alone, but an invasion is looming. Its only hope is a secret attack deep inside enemy territory, to the very heart of Napoléon's terrifying new army. In the wake of Napoléon's crushing...