Born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, John August earned a degree in journalism from Drake University and an MFA in film from USC. As a screenwriter, his credits include Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Corpse Bride and Frankenweenie. His books include Arlo Finch in the Valley of Fire.In addition to his film career, he hosts a popular weekly podcast, Scriptnotes, with Craig Mazin. He also created the Writer Emergency Pack, an educational storytelling tool that was distributed to over 2,000 classrooms in partnership with non-profit literacy groups like 826LA and NaNoWriMo. John and his family live in Los Angeles.
Arlo must choose: save his family or the magical Long Woods.
Trapped in a magical realm, Lu must unite fairytale survivors to escape the wolf's belly and save her village.
A boy discovers magic and danger in a mysterious forest, testing his courage and loyalty.
Arlo must choose: save his family or the magical Long Woods.
Arlo Finch uncovers family secrets and ancient spirits at a mysterious summer camp.
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Arlo must choose: save his family or the magical Long Woods.
Arlo Finch uncovers family secrets and ancient spirits at a mysterious summer camp.
A boy discovers magic and danger in a mysterious forest, testing his courage and loyalty.
Trapped in a magical realm, Lu must unite fairytale survivors to escape the wolf's belly and save her village.
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