Christobel Mattingley is one of Australia's most respected and admired writers. She writes as she lives, with compassion, sincerity and a firm commitment to social justice. Her books include a major historical work on the Aborigines of South Australia (Survival in our own land: 'Aboriginal' experiences in 'South Australia' since 1836 / told by Nungas and others) and a best-selling biography of Deny King, King of the Wilderness.
As the award-winning author of more than thirty-five books for children, her readership spans more than one generation.