Mary Casanova

Mary Casanova is an award-winning author of over 40 books for children, teens, and adults, specializing in middle-grade novels, historical fiction, picture books, and chapter books often inspired by her life on the Minnesota-Canadian border and themes of nature and coming-of-age.[1][2][3] Her works include series like 'Dog Watch' and titles such as 'Moose Tracks,' 'The Klipfish Code,' and 'Frozen,' earning awards like ALA Notable, Minnesota Book Awards, and Parent’s Choice Gold.[1][3][5] She lives in northern Minnesota, near Rainy Lake, and continues to write and travel for research.[2][6]

Duluth, MN, USA Feb 2, 1957 Website
Children Middle-grade Historical fiction Young adult Picture books