Glyn Harper is a highly regarded military historian and an award-winning author of books for both children and adults. Trained as a secondary school teacher, he taught English and History before joining the military, during which time he also completed his PhD, and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Following his retirement from the military, Glyn is now Professor of War Studies and Massey Project Leader of the Centenary History of New Zealand and the First World War. Glyn writes books for children as he thinks it is important to ‘hook’ them into enjoying history.