George Ivanoff is an author and stay-at-home Dad residing in Melbourne, Australia. He has written over 40 books for children and teenagers, including novels, novelettes, chapter books, non-fiction books, school readers and a short story collection. George has also had stories published in numerous magazines and anthologies, most recently in Under the Weather: stories about climate change (Frances Lincoln, UK, 2009) and Doctor Who Short Trips: Defining Patterns (Big Finish, UK, 2008). 

"Life, Death and Detention" and "Real Sci-Fi" have been on the Year 7 & 8 booklist for the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge since its inception in 2005.

"Gamers' Quest" has been shortlisted for a 2010 Chronos Award.