Joseph Bruchac is a highly acclaimed Abenaki children's book author, poet, novelist, and storyteller, as well as a scholar of Native American culture. His novels include CODE BREAKER, THE JOURNAL OF JESSE SMOKE, NIGHT WINGS, DRAGON CASTLE, and WOLF MARK; among many others. He also coauthored the bestselling Keepers of the Earth series, with Michael Caduto. Bruchac's poems, articles, and stories have appeared in many prestigious publications. He lives in the foothills of the Adirondacks.