M D Milton-SmithM.D. Milton-Smith is an award-winning Australian academic who writes on social change, leadership and education. The Animal House is Milton-Smith's first novel written for young readers. It engages with contemporary global issues and references key moments in Australian political history, including the closure of the first parliament in 1988, political spills and sabotage, immigration and climate change, and social uprisings. The Animal House draws on the author's experiences working in state and federal government, including at Old Parliament House in Canberra. Read More Read Less