Jackie French AM is an award-winning writer, wombat negotiator, the 2014–2015 Australian Children's Laureate and the 2015 Senior Australian of the Year. In 2016 Jackie became a Member of the Order of Australia for her contribution to children's literature and her advocacy for youth literacy. She is regarded as one of Australia's most popular children's authors and writes across all genres — from picture books, history, fantasy, ecology and sci-fi to her much loved historical fiction for a variety of age groups. ‘A book can change a child's life. A book can change the world' was the primary philosophy behind Jackie's two-year term as Laureate. Victor Gralak is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts where he studied various techniques across the acting spectrum. His first acting credit was in Exitleft Productions’ RENT in 2005 and has continued through to NBC’s Young Rock in 2022.
'French writes in such an enjoyable, humorous style.' (on Ming and Flo Fight for the Future) -- Better Reading 'This fast-paced book calls to young people to be world changers.' (on Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom) -- Reading Time 'I cannot recommend this book highly enough.' (on Ming and Marie Spy for Freedom) -- ReadPlus