John Flanagan – Australian author, creator of the bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice series and the Brotherband Chronicles. His novels blend adventure, history, and humour, encouraging young readers to embrace books. Before writing full-time, he worked in advertising and television.
✨ Began writing stories to get his son interested in reading. 📖 Ranger’s Apprentice started as short tales written for family evenings. 🌍 His books have been translated into 20+ languages and sold millions worldwide. 🎬 A film adaptation has long been discussed but repeatedly delayed. 🖋️ Known for prioritising friendship, loyalty, and wit over magic and spectacle. 📚 Many characters are inspired by real people from his life. 🎓 Worked as a copywriter and TV scriptwriter before his literary career. 🏆 Has won numerous awards in Australia and abroad. 💡 His narrative style is often described as fast-paced and cinematic. 🎶 Enjoys classic rock, which he says helps set the rhythm for action scenes. 😄 Once joked that he only became a YA bestseller because he wanted his son “to stop fearing big books.”