Carol Anne Shaw has lived on southern Vancouver Island for the past thirty-five years. The " Hannah" series grew out of her love of animals and nature, B.C.'s rich and diverse history, and outdoor adventure in general. She loves writing for a young adult audience. Nothing thrills her more than receiving mail from young readers. Carol Anne lives in the Cowichan Valley, along with her husband Richard and Eddie their beagle. Visit her at carolanneshaw.com, or on Facebook at facebook.com/carolanneshawauthor