Bingham, Zander: - Zander Bingham was born and raised on a boat. It was captured by pirates when he was just 12 years old. He, along with his family and crew, swam to a nearby island where Zander spent his days imagining swashbuckling adventures on the high seas. Well, not exactly. But Zander did love boating adventures as a kid. And he always dreamed of exploring deserted islands and being a real-life castaway. He grew up cruising around Australia, the USA, and The Bahamas. He eventually captained his very own sailboat, living aboard and exploring the Adriatic Sea with his wife and two young sons. His thirst for exploration, his witty sense of humor, and his new-found passion for writing stories to read to his boys at bedtime, led to the creation of Jack Jones; the confident, brave, and curious boy adventurer who is always searching for his next escapade.