
The World Between Blinks
1st Jan 2023
																		To say that the book, The World Between Blinks, is just a story about cousins who get lost in a world where all the lost things of our world have gone, would be to simplify the story unfairly. Written by Ami Kaufman and Ryan Graudin, this book introduces us to cousins Marisol and Jake. … Read					
												I read Felix Yz with growing delight. The story is captivating. The tension builds throughout. I cared deeply for all the characters. All of that.  But, for me, the best part of the book was the voice that Lisa Bunker used to tell the story. The blurb line below the title states. ‘It’s what’s inside… 
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												Recently I read a very refreshing trilogy written by Obert Skye. The three books are Pillage, Choke and Ambush. They deal with a young boy, Beck Phillips, who is cursed with dragons. Yes cursed. And that’s where the refreshing part comes in.These books developed a set of dragons totally different from any I had ever… 
												Over my writing career I have had many enjoyable visits to schools. I love talking to the students about writing and my stories. The enthusiasm and excitement the children and teachers exhibit revitalizes my energy and enjoyment in the writing process. Recently I spent a morning at Brooksbank Elementary school in North Vancouver. What a… 
												Terry Pratchett’s DiscWorld series is justly famous, loved by fans all over the world. He wrote a series of 5 books for young readers within the DiscWorld environment. These books follow the coming of age of Tiffany Aching. She grows from a young girl missing her granny as she makes cheeses, into a fully-fledged witch,… 
												In the last little while I have presented  lessons over Skype. The first was in Georgia, USA, and the second in Utah, USA. It was a delight for me to face a group of children and give a talk. I find that working out what is important and what I want to impart helps focus… 