Aaron Fa'Aoso

SHORTLISTED: 2025 Children's Book Prize, Queensland Literary AwardsThe crocodile's eyes were yellow, slit by a vertical pupil. The creature remained perfectly still, but it throbbed with life. Ezra felt goosebumps in spite of the afternoon heat, and took a few steps back. 'Is that thing looking at you?' asked Mason. 'Nah. How could it be?' Twelve-year-old Ezra is an ordinary...

‘I am a descendant of the Samu and Koedal clans of Sabai Island. My people are warriors, but we are storytellers too.’ On his long path to success – from aspiring professional footballer to actor, director and producer – for every opportunity Aaron Fa’Aoso had, there were setbacks and heartache. He was six when his father and grandfather both died....