Writer and educator Larry Verstraete is a former elementary school teacher and university instructor. Larry is an award-winning author of sixteen books for young people, an active promoter of books and literacy, and a frequent visitor to schools and librairies where he shares his passion for writing, science and great adventures. He's travelled all over the world, but calls Winnipeg home.

FINALIST - Manitoba Young Readers Choice Awards

“Every now and then, I come across a book that hits me so hard that I can’t stop thinking about it, this is one such book. I have to confess, I’ve read this book four, yes that’s right, four times … I wish I could give this book 100 stars, but, I am forced to only give it a meager five out of five.” — My Book Abyss