Lara Fanning is an Australian author of fictional mystery and dystopia. Her young adult trilogy, Red Fox, is currently her most notable work.
Lara was born in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to a small coastal community in New South Wales at the age of five. Here, she developed a deep love for the land, ocean, and wildlife. She worked in various animal care and writing positions before completing a Bachelor of Zoology with first-class honors in animal welfare science at the University of New England. She currently works as an animal welfare researcher with the University of Melbourne, aiming to improve the living conditions of animals under human care.
Through writing, Lara aims to blur the lines between magic and science, fiction and reality, using the knowledge gained throughout her studies. She focuses on creating stories that inspire and delight young readers, with the hopes that these works also help mature audiences to remember the joy of reading, discovery, and imagination.
