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About this Author:Maria Gill is a New Zealand children’s author who has turned a lifetime of adventures into a full-time writing career. Since her first book and short stories were accepted in 2004, she has published one to three titles every year across trade and educational markets, while also taking on freelance writing projects, running workshops, and visiting schools. A founding force behind the writers’ group Kiwi Write4Kidz, which she led for 11 years, Maria also co-reviews New Zealand children’s books on Kids BooksNZ. Now living in a seaside village, she continues to create stories that engage, entertain, and inspire young readers.