Wendy OrrAward-winning author Wendy Orr was born in Edmonton, Alberta and has since lived around the world, including several years in Colorado, France, and England. Wendy's many books for children have been published in twenty-seven countries. Prominet among them is Nim's Island, which was made into the 2008 film of the same name. Dragonfly Song, a spiritual predecessor of Swallow's Dance, was a finalist for the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award. Wendy lives in Melbourne, Australia. Read More Read Less