About Author
John Flanagan grew up in Sydney, Australia, hoping to be a writer. It wasnat until he wrote a highly uncomplimentary poem about a senior executive at the agency where he worked, however, that his talent was revealed. It turned out one of the company directors agreed with Johnas assessment of the executive, and happily agreed to train John in copywriting. After writing advertising copy for the next two decades, John teamed with an old friend to develop a television sitcom, "Hey Dad!," which went on to air for eight years. John began writing "Rangeras Apprentice" for his son, Michael, ten years