{"id":11048,"date":"2016-06-06T08:25:05","date_gmt":"2016-06-05T22:25:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/zenashapter.com\/blog\/?p=11048"},"modified":"2016-06-04T18:16:18","modified_gmt":"2016-06-04T08:16:18","slug":"you-are-invited-to-a-book-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/zenashapter.com\/blog\/you-are-invited-to-a-book-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"You Are Invited To A Book Launch!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Happy Bookday, Rider & the Hummingbird<\/em>! This exciting middle grade fiction novel was conceived just over nine months ago by a fabulous selection of writers and is now ready to meet the world. As one of those writers, it’s my pleasure to invite you to celebrate its launch on Saturday 11th June (that’s this<\/em> coming Saturday!), 3pm-4pm at Manly Library, Sydney. Details are on the invite below. Please bring any 8-14 year olds you know! Our book won WABIAD\u2019s National Best Book Award in 2015 and the internationally bestselling author Belinda Murrell <\/a>(best known for her Lulu Bell series) will be doing the launching! Woo hoo!<\/p>\n

\"NBWG<\/p>\n

The Blurb<\/h3>\n

Fourteen-year-old Lan is a computer genius\u2026 and a prisoner. After poking around in exactly the wrong websites, Lan\u2019s interest in drones has landed him in the High Country Youth Correctional Facility.<\/p>\n

Not a good start.<\/p>\n

Lan is resigned to his fate until he discovers that the mysterious hacktivist who framed him is part of a plot to kill thousands of people, including his mum and dad. With the help of Monk and his ferret, Lan breaks out of jail, and races to prevent a disaster that could change the face of Australia forever.<\/p>\n

The Extract<\/h3>\n

Lan tossed his dog-eared copy of CNET magazine over the side of his bunk. It hit the floor with a thunk and a crash. A crash? He glanced over the edge. His roommate had left half a glass of blackcurrant cordial on the floor and now it was rolling over the tiles while a small purple puddle seeped across the magazine\u2019s headline: Cool Tech. He grunted and laid back down. Technology was only cool when it was new, and this magazine was already months old. Of all the downsides to being in juvie, the worse was not knowing the latest news. On the outside, Lan could have simply surfed the magazine\u2019s website for the latest tech buzz. But no one in the High Country Youth Correctional Facility was allowed internet access. For a computer nerd like Lan, that was like telling him not to breathe\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Winner<\/h2>\n

\"Zena-Shapter-WABIAD-best-book\"Best Book
\nMost Sponsored Book
\n(WABIAD 2015)<\/h3>\n

Rider & the Hummingbird<\/em> by The Northern Beaches Writers\u2019 Group <\/b><\/p>\n

Judge\u2019s Comments: \u201cThere are surprising plot twists, moments of high elation, and deep despair, personal challenges, red herrings and betrayals\u2026 This book tells a strong, original, well-written, suspenseful and dramatic tale!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Who is Belinda Murrell?<\/h3>\n

Belinda Murrell<\/a> is the author of the Lulu Bell series, The Lost Sapphire, The Sequin Star, The River Charm, The Forgotten Pearl, The Locket of Dreams, The Ruby Talisman, The Ivory Rose, and The Sun Sword Trilogy. Her achievements include: CBCA Notable Book 2012, Highly Commended Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Honour Book 2013 KOALAs, Shortlisted for the 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 and 2011 KOALA and YABBA awards, WAYBRA awards, and Girl Book of the Year 2013. She’s also an Author Ambassador for Room to Read.<\/em><\/p>\n

Wanna meet her? Then come along this Saturday and say ‘hi’!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Happy Bookday, Rider & the Hummingbird! This exciting middle grade fiction novel was conceived just over nine months ago by a fabulous selection of writers and is now ready to meet the world. As one of those writers, it’s my pleasure to invite you to celebrate its launch on Saturday\u2026<\/p>\n

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