Jack Lasenby (1931–2019) was one of New Zealand’s most important children’s book authors. His novels and short stories earned numerous honours, including key awards and fellowships. In 2003 he received the Margaret Mahy Medal for contribution to the world of children’s literature. Jack has written dozens of books for children and young adults. His writing is characterised by a portrayal of childhood as full of hard lessons, adventure and the search for self-determination. His most popular books include Harry Wakatipu, the ‘Uncle Trev’ series and the ‘Aunt Effie’ series.
"Full of the mild anarchy of childhood... Uncle Trev’s tales pepper
the story and the humour is wonderfully daft."
*The Telegraph (UK)*
"Gleeful mischief runs riot in Jack Lasenby’s highly enjoyable
Uncle Trev and his Whistling Bull …the kind of book that sets
imaginations running."
*North and South Magazine (NZ)*
"This is Lasenby at his warm, comic best, spinning terrific yarns
and at the same time capturing for posterity a little of the
old-time New Zealand."
*The New Zealand Herald*
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