Andrew Cranna grew up in rural NSW. After studying Primary Education at university, Andrew travelled around the world teaching and playing rugby in various places. After finishing a bicycle adventure through Asia, Andrew settled in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to continue teaching and illustrating for travel magazines and local newspapers. 

Andrew later returned to Australia to complete a Masters Degree in Art Education and take up a position as Art Master at Sydney Grammar Prep School at St Ives where he continues to teach.

He currently lives on the Central Coast with his wife and two sons and spends his travel time to school writing and drawing. His books include The Bloodhound Boys: The Great Blood Bank Robbery and The Bloodhound Boys: The Monster Truck Tremor Dilemma.