Bridget Belgrave has taught juggling, ridden across Afghanistan on a horse, studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at Oxford University, restored Oriental tribal rugs, brought up a son, and worked for fifteen years as an Alexander Technique teacher and energy healer. For the last ten years she has been an international Nonviolent Communication (NVC) trainer, and has developed innovative NVC training materials that are translated into eight languages.

"Zak is a story of considerable interest and value to children and adults alike. It is a kind and human story delivered through the fascinating self-reflection and empathy of Zak, the 11 year old central character. It is highly entertaining, but also beautifully demonstrates the wisdom and ways of respect, acceptance, warmth and humility. I will read it again and again." -- Hilton Davies, Professor of Child Health Psychology, Kings College, London and Director of the Centre for Parent and Child Support.

"I believe this to be a classic which promotes creativity, peacefulness and well being in our children. It is a fantastic school novel or gift for 7 year olds to adults." -- Connect Magazine, April 2007.

"Original, quirky and amusing - one to be recommended." -- The School Librarian.

"Celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the possibility of mankind interacting with it in a more magical and respectful way." -- The Ecologist.