In a move that has stunned the publishing industry, children’s author DC Green is giving away free downloads of his best-selling book, ‘Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine’. ‘People say I’m crazy – and maybe I am,’ says Green, an award-winning author and surf journalist. ‘Yet I believe in giving things back. If these free books can help spread laughter and the joy of reading, I’ll be one happy writer.’ The free e-book downloads are available through DC Green’s website or through barrelbooks.com, his publisher’s site. Says Barrel Books publisher Sally Collins, ‘We hope this free offer will be taken up by thousands of readers. People can download and be laughing at the first chapter in 60 seconds. We’re happy for anyone to download this great story or also give it away for free. Schools will be able to download free e-books for every student then download our free teacher notes and student activities written by author and teacher, Matt Porter.’
About the E-Book
‘Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine’ is a funny fantasy about a boy who zapps to a world where humans, ninja horses and mutant chooks live in peaceful harmony. At least they all did … until Erasmus makes a deal with wacky King Reginald that could lead to galactic war. Published by Barrel Books two years ago, ‘Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine’ is a self-contained story suitable for children aged seven and up that has sold over 5,000 copies in Australia. The book has been critically acclaimed as ‘a brilliant debut novel’ by Bill Condon in Buzz Words and ‘an awesome read from the literary giant of surf journalism’ by ASL magazine.
Kid’s Paradise
The second Erasmus book, ‘Erasmus James, King of Kid’s Paradise’, will be available as a downloadable e-book this October. In this humorous adventure sequel, Erasmus James (or Raz for short) has become the most famous kid on Earth. He zapps to a tropical world where adults are banned, there are no rules, no bed-times and all the other kids want Raz to be their king! Raz thinks he’s found the best planet in the universe – at least he does, until he learns the dark secret that lurks beneath Kid’s Paradise… Rave advance reviews have already poured in, with Coastkids Magazine describing Kid’s Paradise as: ‘Far out, funny and fabulous! This book has the power to make anyone want to read!’
About DC Green
DC Green has won awards writing for surf magazines around the world for over 20 years, and has more recently become the author of children’s books such as ‘Stinky Squad’ and ‘Three Little Surfer Pigs.’ Green spends ten weeks every year touring schools, many in remote areas, inspiring children with his writing tips, dramatic readings and ‘world’s worst rapping’ as the author describes his unique style of dancing. Says Green, ‘In the future, I hope Barrel Books will release all my books as free downloads so that, all around the world, the young and young-at-brain can enjoy the adventures of Erasmus James.’ ‘Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine’ can be downloaded at either www.barrelbooks.com or dcgreenyarns.blogspot.com.
Jaime Buckley of WANTED:HERO also highly recommends the works of DC Green, who just happens to be the famous gnome “Green” in the international eComic hit. “DC Green is a mate and as talented as they come! All of my own children have a hand signed copy of Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine, right next to their personal copies of their own fathers books. Even my 16 year old daughter still reads it at night to her siblings who can’t read yet…but love the stories DC crafts and weaves to expand their imaginations and dreams.” -Jaime Buckley
To learn more, check out DC Green: http://dcgreenyarns.blogspot.com/
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