John ParkerJohn Parker is a children's author who also writes for adults as a journalist and radio scriptwriter. Born in Christchurch, he graduated from the University of Auckland with an MA in history before leaving New Zealand to travel around England and Eurpe as a professional opera singer. John has published over one hundred and thirty fiction and non-fiction books for children including picture books, junior readers, chapter books, non-fiction and novels for early teens. Read More Read Less