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

The Hunt for the Ballamanana
The Hunt for the Ballamanana
In a world where science has run amok, producing weird animal hybrids like bumblebeagles, quokkadiles, and hippopotamice, one mad scientist has gone even further and started crossing plants with...
Katipo Joe: Spycraft
Katipo Joe: Spycraft
"I have been accused of whitewashing the Nazi leadership in my memoirs. Some people say I make them seem human. But therein lies the problem. I saw these men up close. They were human. If we think of...
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...