Nathan Luff
Nathan Luff, one of five boys, grew up on a farm just outside of Yass in NSW.
This is where the inspiration comes from for some of his books, as he has always loved books growing up.
Nathan is a play writer and currently teaches music, drama and writing as a part-time primary school teacher.
His books have been inspired by some of the mischief and antics him and his brothers used to get up to at home on the farm.
Chicken Stu was Nathan's first book which came out in 2010.
Following on, Bad Grammar was released in 2013 and this year, 2021 brings the release of his new junior series, The Nerd Herd. Nathan collaborated with Chris Kennett to form some amazing illustrations.
This is where the inspiration comes from for some of his books, as he has always loved books growing up.
Nathan is a play writer and currently teaches music, drama and writing as a part-time primary school teacher.
His books have been inspired by some of the mischief and antics him and his brothers used to get up to at home on the farm.
Chicken Stu was Nathan's first book which came out in 2010.
Following on, Bad Grammar was released in 2013 and this year, 2021 brings the release of his new junior series, The Nerd Herd. Nathan collaborated with Chris Kennett to form some amazing illustrations.
The Nerd Herd is a new series for readers 7+. This hilarious story follows three misfits on a farm who want to move up the pecking order.
NERD HERD #1
Join Barny the Lamb, Shaama Llama Ding Dong, and Billy the Angora Goat as they try to 'wool' the world!
Barny the Lamb and his friends are sick of being picked-on. So they decide to form a gang to show everyone that they are not as soft as they may look. But how do three fluffy friends stand up to a cunning Fox, a gigantic cat and a bull with behavioural issues?
NERD HERD #2: RAGING WOOL
Barny the Lamb and his friends may have scared off the fox. But now they have a new problem. A gigantic bull is on the loose. Can Barny and his gang get the bull back in his pen and earn the respect of the petting-zoo farm? Or will this be another big mis-steak?
NERD HERD #3: OUTFOXED
Barny has been kidnapped and taken to the den of Mrs Fox. It's now up to his friends to save him. But will Shaama and Billy be able to get to their buddy before he becomes a lamb dinner? And if they do, how will the outsmart the fox?
DID YOU KNOW???
Nathan was the shortest child in his Kindergarten grade back in Primary School.
He lived in Italy for 9 months and has learnt to speak some Italian.
Nathan also starred in a show as a WWF style wrestler, and once worked as a clown for a street party.
What's a fun fact about yourself that's a little quirky or funny, or that others may not know?
Nathan was the shortest child in his Kindergarten grade back in Primary School.
He lived in Italy for 9 months and has learnt to speak some Italian.
Nathan also starred in a show as a WWF style wrestler, and once worked as a clown for a street party.
What's a fun fact about yourself that's a little quirky or funny, or that others may not know?
Activity If you were to create a book series, what animals would you choose to include and what characteristics would they have that make them special within the story? Have fun colouring in The Nerd Herd book cover! Click on the picture to print it. I wonder if you will choose different colours for the animals to make it unique, or stick with what Nathan Luff and Chris Kennett created? |