Lisa Edgar is an Australian children’s author and primary school teacher residing on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland with her husband, two children and two dogs. She has taught in Australia and abroad and also holds post-graduate qualifications in applied linguistics. Lisa is inspired by the enthusiasm, curiosity, strength and resilience of children. She believes that children have the power to change the world and that books with a message play a vital role in this.
The Playground Hero is a story about a school boy named Jack who doesn’t have any friends. It explores the hurtful feelings of being lonely, isolated and bullied. This book explores the huge positive impact that one child can have on another child’s life through a simple act of kindness. It is a...