Cheryl Chad has been writing stories for children for severalyears. She has also written non-fiction articles that have appeared in periodicals and newspapers. Since her retirementfrom federal public service in 2009, she has made writingchildren's works of fiction her passion. The Kid Wiz of Wackabieand Grumblesnort were released in 2010. Ms. Chad grew up on the prairies and has lived in various parts of Canada. Back to Batoche was written after returning to Saskatchewan in 2007 where she lived for almost seven years. She recently returned to live in Ottawa to be closer to her children and grandchildren, who inspire her to write.