About the Author

Marie Langley is a freelance writer and editor working from her home in Golden Bay, in the top northwest corner of the South Island. Previously, she spent 19 years teaching in secondary and area schools. She was the head of an English department for 10 years, a deputy principal for seven years, and completed a Master of Teaching and Learning degree in 2003. Her most recent children's book, Pukeko, was published by Reed in 2006.