Brian Dennis is the major in the Marines. He and Nubs live in San Diego. Kirby Larson is the acclaimed author of the 2007 Newbery Honor book,Hattie Big Sky. Her most recent title isTwo Bobbies: A True Story of Hurricane Katrina, Friendship and Survival, co-written with Mary Nethery. Kirby lives in Kenmore , Washington. Mary Nethery is the author of many picture books, includingHannah and Jack, Mary Veronicaamp;#039;s Egg,and Orange Cat Goes to Market.Mary lives in Eureka , California .