Frances Backhouse studied biology in university and worked as a park naturalist and a biologist before becoming an environmental journalist and author. She is the author of Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers and six books for adults, including Children of the Klondike. Camping is one of Frances's favorite ways to spend time outdoors. In bear country, she is extra careful to keep a clean campsite so she doesn't invite in any unwelcome wildlife visitors. Frances lives in Victoria, British Columbia.