'...an intriguing fantasy...sure to appeal to readers aged 10 to 14.' Reading TimeVol 49 No 4 Nov 2005'...a thrilling adventure fantasy that will make your imagination soar...filled with suspense and danger, and a lot of laughter, fun and squabbling - and flying over snow.'Falls Creek, Bogong & Mt Beauty THIS WEEK12 August 2005'...a fast paced adventure through ice-cold winters and alien landscapes...an enthralling novel...' Tharsiga, aged 15, YARA'...a great read for any 10 to 14 year old.' Townsville Bulletin13 December 2005

Jutta Goetze was born in a mission hospital in Mwanza, East Africa, where she spoke German, Swahill and Indian. She studied acting at Flinders University before realising she was a writer, not an actor. Since 1980 she has worked as a writer and script editor on a number of successful television shows, and has also written several books for children, including a series of picture books for the RSPCA. Her first novel for young adults, Luna-C, was published by Allen & Unwin in 2001. She has nearly always lived in the country and many of her books have environmental themes.