THE TEN PENNERS ‘BACKYARD BEASTS AND CURIOUS CAPERS’ REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS BLOG TOUR & MORE
The Ten Penners have created an anthology of magical creatures and mysterious moments. Young humans took me on their humorous and enlightening adventures involving broomstick riding, crystal balls, a backyard concert, a magic mirror, intrepid Pixie P.I. Dandelia Oakleaf, frogs, friendships and more—read on!
The Ten Penners latest anthology Backyard Beasts and Curious Capers contains imaginative reading for that age group of children who love a good giggle at preposterous things. Or are they preposterous?
BOOK LAUNCH Book launch at BOOKS ETC, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise Saturday 21st October 2023 – 11.00am to 2.00pm “Come and have your book signed by a Witch called Floriece, a Pixie, and Jeremy the Spaceman.”
Perhaps making a rocket is not such a strange idea?
‘Jeremy Albatross’ by Marion Martineer highlights the delight and disaster of making a backyard rocket. This story is both funny and a health and safety warning during an action-packed BBQ for Dad’s birthday.
‘The Trees are Alive!’ by Jill Smith (of Poo Boom Cat fame) is a tale about Maggie and Caleb who get ‘a cubby house and a living garden’ during the school holidays when they rejuvenate an old tree and receive benefits in return. Part awareness, part ecological, a story of nurturing and working with nature.
‘Wizardo’s Spell’ by Jennifer Scicluna involves Simon digging in the backyard with his father. Or not digging in the backyard with his father “Who wants to plant boring begonias?” Simon relents and with a whack of his spade, he falls through the earth into Muderoon where he meets irascible Agrim Kateus.
Only a quick glimpse at three Ten Penner author tales but you can discover a brave cat, a sensitive tree, a blue Quoggle and a fright night sleepover. In fact, twenty inventive short stories for young readers. Here’s the list:
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Ten Penners, twenty stories! Always imaginative and highly readable, their newest anthology Backyard Beasts and Curious Capers contains fantasy and fun with cool character illustrations, kooky critters and silly stuff which appealed to me. Apologies if I’ve left out your favourite. There’s much more including a wakeboarding octopus and an old fairytale reimagined. Ideal for 8-12 year old readers and group reading. Story length would also suit reading before bedtime, or reading in your favourite tree. Just don’t laugh too hard!
Gretchen Bernet-Ward
The Ten Penners – Saturday 14th October 2023 https://thetenpenners.wixsite.com/the-ten-penners/blog Tour dates and launch details announced. Sunday 15th October – Jill Smith https://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com Jill on her role as coordinator, what it involves, and a bit about our happy writing group. Monday 16th October – Romi Sharp https://www.justkidslit.com/blog/ Romi interviews Jill Smith, Ten Penners’ coordinator. Tuesday 17th October – Marion Martineer https://marionmartineer.wordpress.com/ Marion on being the former coordinator of The Ten Penners, and a long-term member of the group. Wednesday 18th October – Gretchen Bernet-Ward https://thoughtsbecomewords.com/ Gretchen is a blogger and reviewer. Thursday 19th October – Katharine R. Pepper https://katharinerpepperauthor.wordpress.com Katharine on putting the book together, her other published novels and works in progress. Friday 20th October – Jennifer Scicluna https://jenniferscicluna.wixsite.com/artscape/jennifers-blog Jennifer on her experience illustrating the book and cover. Book Launch! Saturday 21st October 2023 https://thetenpenners.wixsite.com/the-ten-penners/blog Books Etc, Paradise Centre, Surfers Paradise, Queensland 11.00am to 2.00pm and Colour-In competition.
BOOK LAUNCH, PROMOTIONS & QUOGGLE COLOUR-IN
Saturday 21st October—BOOKS ETC. Paradise Centre Surfers Paradise 11 am to 2 pm. Saturday 28th October—Big B Books 10 am to 12 noon outside the shop. Saturday 4th November—The Ten Penners monthly meeting (near Melbourne Cup) Saturday 18th November—Gold Coast Writers book launch/promotion 15 mins confirmed. Saturday 2nd December—Upper Coomera Library 1 hour 10 am to 11 am (then their Christmas Party lunch at the café) Saturday 9th December-—Bookness, Mudgeeraba (to be confirmed) Draw the Quoggle colour-in competition winner! NOTE: The Prize Activity Pack will include more of their characters to colour in. A badge. A Word Search. A copy of Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers, signed by the authors, and more. Please send your entry via email to thetenpenners@gmail.com Or hand them to The Ten Penners at their presentation. CONTACT: The Ten Penners look forward to your feedback on their new book so please visit their WIX site, become a member and make a comment: https://thetenpenners.wixsite.com/the-ten-penners/blog
HAPPY READING
Thanks, Gretchen for your book review and kind thoughts. - Jill
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