Damien Leith is a multi-talented artist. Born in Ireland, he moved to Australia and became an Australian citizen. A accomplished singer/songwriter, Damien caught the nation’s attention as a contestant and eventual winner of the 2006 series of the television series, Australian Idol. He has released many albums, and has been a television host and currently works on breakfast radio in Wollongong. He is the author of two novel for adults, One More Time and Remember June. The Extraordinary Misadventures of Lake and Birdy (and their remarkable fortitude) is his first novel for young readers.