RICHARD BRIGNALL has written ten non-fiction books for young readers and adults. He has also contributed hundreds of articles to magazines across Canada, including <em Cottage Life</em and <em Outdoor Canada</em and was previously the sports reporter for the <i Kenora Daily Miner and News</I . His books have been shortlisted for the Carol Shields Award, the Red Cedar Award, and the Golden Oak Award. He lives in Kenora, Ontario.