Philippa Werry

New Zealand

Philippa Werry writes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays. Her interest in history has produced titles such as Anzac Day, Best Mates, Waitangi Day, Lighthouse Family, The New Zealand Wars, The Telegram and The Other Sister, as well as many educational publications. Her most recent book, Iris and Me, is a verse novel and fictional biography of the New Zealand writer Robin Hyde. She lives in Wellington.