Author has three previous YA novels that have sold well in the US and Britain
The last blurb Ray Bradbury wrote before his death was for Lone Wolves: "A beautiful and moving story of courage and love."
One of the foremost writers of Native Alaskan books
Author's book The Raven and the Totem has sold 50,000 copies to date mainly in schools during Native American month, and is in its 15th edition
A story of physical adventure, courage, and determination with a teenage girl protagonist
An excellent starting point for classroom discussion of the conflict between Native Alaskan culture and modern society, and how young people are caught in the middle
Author is the expert on Native Alaskan language and culture
Author is co-owner and editor of Rosebud, 2nd-largest circulation of any literary journal in the US, and has many contacts as a result
Author's previous YA novels have been selected for AK's Battle of the Books: middle and HS students read from a short list of books
"The Trap" was an ALA BBYA Top Ten Pick, a VOYA Top Shelf Selection, and a New York Public Library Notable Book
The Great Death was shortlisted for the William Allen White Children's Book Award, 2011
Past books have won awards in Britain