We celebrated the Children’s Book Council of AustraliaBook Week, August 18-22 at the College in a number of ways! The theme was “Fuel Your Mind” - which was a fabulous incentive for us to get involved in the **Write A Book In A Day** competition.
Five teams, ten boys in each team, were set the challenge to create a book from scratch - write, illustrate and publish a story of no less than 4000 words. The parameters of this competition are set by the Katharine Susanna Pritchard Foundation, an organisation that supports writing and writers in Australia. The parameters for each story included three characters: one male, one female and one non-human; a setting; an issue; and five random words!!
The rest is up to the creativity of the students. Write a Book in a Day is a fundraising activity, and the judging is undertaken by an Australian author.
Our Video - promoting our efforts for 2008
The book blurbs let you know how interesting the books are that the boys wrote!! Do read the books too!
The Burnt Laugh. Charlie, a famous comedian, was having a great night after he finished his last show. Drinking a bottle of vodka he looked like a hobo. He then smashes his $400,000 Aston Martin suffering 3rd degree burns on the right side of his face. He meets a nice nurse named Hilary who then decides to go out with his brother, George. Out of jealousy he plots to kill them. Read on to find out what happens to Charlie.
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From the Ashes. From the Ashes is a book about peer pressure, friendships and the love of a family. Its main character is a 14 year old boy named Daniel Matthews. It deals with teen issues such peer pressure, drugs and feeling secure. What will Daniel do in his desperate quest to find friends and a stable family?.
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Whatever it Takes. When young Oscar’s big brother is bitten by a lethal snake, the odds are stacked against them. The last of their family, Oscar and his brother Shane must do everything within their power to save Shane’s life. In a race against time, they meet friends and find family, which they will need to overcome lethal barriers trying to end any possibilities of saving Shane. Along the way they experience heart wrenching losses, feelings of ecstasy and a love they never knew. A heart-warming story about the will to save a loved one, and to do ‘Whatever It Takes’ ‘An uplifting, moving and riveting story of friends and family…one of the best reads of the century’ Bookworms Weekly.
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Guru Ganing. The Australian outback is a dangerous place. Scientists Sarah Boyd and Mike “Robbo” Robinson and their long time friend, Seth Williams, find this out the hard way. Seth, the owner of one of Sydney’s most recognised art galleries, has invited Sarah to the opening of his new exhibition. While at this exhibition Sarah spots an artwork which reminds her of an article which she recently read. This article spoke of an unexplored cave under Lake Eyre. After speaking to Seth and her fiancé and fellow scientist, Robbo, they all set out to the small town of Birdsville in South Australia. From here they set out for Lake Eyre. Upon arrival they find the underground cave and more than they bargained for…. Recommended for ages 12-14 years.
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Parrot Talk. Samantha, John and J.J. all sat on the metro line to the CBD. John propped up his guitar on his knees. J.J. sat up on Samantha’s Lap. John looked at her. She looked beautiful. Her blonde hair flowed down to her waist. She was wearing a beautiful purple dress she made herself on set in her spare time. She was as trim as any of the models on her set and far prettier. Samantha’s briefcase was falling apart but she didn’t care.
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Rainbow Durrin. In the 1800s, the Australian outback was a harsh place. Dreamtime magic fills the air and bushrangers rule the land. Henry Dawson is a modest tailor whom supplies ‘One-shot Splinter’ and the Splinter Gang with enchanted suites, making them invulnerable to harm. When Henry Dawson’s wife Elizabeth takes a turn for the worse with her sickness, Dawson looks to the great Shaman for answers. Henry Dawson must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his wife and restore the legend of the Dreamtime, much to the frustration of the Splinter Gang. Henry Dawson must strive for the greater good and stand up to injustice, but the burning question is, will he be too late? Recommended for 12 – 14 years of age.
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Write a Book in a Day 2008
Five teams, ten boys in each team, were set the challenge to create a book from scratch - write, illustrate and publish a story of no less than 4000 words. The parameters of this competition are set by the Katharine Susanna Pritchard Foundation, an organisation that supports writing and writers in Australia. The parameters for each story included three characters: one male, one female and one non-human; a setting; an issue; and five random words!!
The rest is up to the creativity of the students. Write a Book in a Day is a fundraising activity, and the judging is undertaken by an Australian author.
Our Video - promoting our efforts for 2008
The book blurbs let you know how interesting the books are that the boys wrote!! Do read the books too!
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