Kathryn Lefroy writes novels, screenplays, articles — and the occasional shopping list. She has a PhD in marketing, several screenwriting credits, and her stories have appeared in magazines, journals and online. She spends way too much time in conversation with imaginary characters, and not-so-secretly wishes she lived in a dance movie.

"Readers will easily relate to strong and courageous Alex … Both highly entertaining and surprisingly endearing, Alex and the Alpacas Save the World is also about the importance of family and respecting the land around us." -- Books+Publishing

"This is a fast-paced book with plenty of action, suspense and scary moments … overall the story is entertaining and engaging and the alpacas make very appealing characters." -- Magpies

"Kathryn Lefroy successfully makes us suspend disbelief with her witty dialogue and convincing characters, taking us on a page-turning pursuit that young readers (9-13) won’t be able to put down." -- Writing WA

"Alex and the Alpacas Save the World … skilfully draws from literature and myth – the duality of nature’s power, creation and destruction – to weave a story that is fresh and compelling." -- Readings

Western Australian Premier’s Book Award (Shortlist 2020)