tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106880732009-05-07T02:26:10.976-07:00Welcome to the crazy world of children's author and gonzo surf journalist, DC Green. Relax. There's heaps to do. Cackle at sample chapters from DC's latest laugh-loaded Erasmus James adventure. Drop a comment (but no cussing). Explore the mega links of things to do. Visit other writers. Check out DC's World Surf Media Guide. Or better still... order a book or seven!DC Greenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04769989982575828316miltonbarrels@gmail.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10688073.post-88286033078574398872008-08-16T03:55:00.000-07:002008-09-29T17:39:39.777-07:00

Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine is now available as a FREE E-BOOK!! Simply click here to download right now!That's just the start of the Erasmus news! The second book in the series - Erasmus James, King of Kid's Paradise - is now in good bookstores across Oz !There are new teachers' resources for both books: also free to download!And don't forget to check out the new, revamped Barrel

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‘DC Green had the children engaged from the beginning of his talk. I really loved how he involved the children throughout his talk - especially during the reading of his book. DC has written novels with topics that really appeal to primary-aged children. He was a fantastic guest speaker. Very entertaining.’- Miss Isbester, St Matthews Central School, Mudgee.‘An entertaining and informative talk.

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Phew! In the last three years, I’ve performed over 400 school shows in five states and one territory! Elsewhere on this site are a bunch of glowing reviews I've received from teachers and students. Love that word of mouth!!Here are the areas I'll be touring schools in 2009 and 2010...2009Term 2* Canberra, ACT. Week 2 (May 4-8).* Sydney, South Coast, NSW. Week 4. Sydney Writers’ Festival Week (May

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TWO NEW DC GREEN BOOKS - OUT NOW!!Click 'Read More' to check out the covers and latest reviews!Book One!STINKY SQUAD is about a country called Oztrailer where everyone turns into brain-eating zombies. The nation's only hope is a bunch of loser teens with gross super-powers... Stinky Squad!Stinky Squad is gross, funny, scary and ultra-fast paced: perfect for readers with strong stomachs aged

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Three Little Surfer Pigs: Teacher ResourcesDozens of Multiple Intelligences & Bloom’s Taxonomy activities prepared by experienced teachers.Stinky Squad: Student ActivitiesOver 30 stimulating and fun children's activities and exercises by teacher/writer Matt Porter.Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp MachineBrand new activities to make students brains grow bigger while bringing a smile to their

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‘DC Green is my favourite author now, on the same level as JK Rowling. His books are funny and interesting. I didn't think about writing before, but I will now.’- Mitchell, Year 5, Orana Heights Primary.‘I thought that Mr. Green's talk was inspiring. I found his tips helpful and encouraging. I also am now very interested in reading his books, especially "Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp

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The Stinky Squad advertisement, as seen on Nickelodeon...

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* All signed by the author & illustrator!* Books will include EVERY DC Green book published in the next ten years!!* All mailed to your door, hot off the presses!!* Plus great runner-up prizes every month: posters, signed books and original signed Stinky Squad artwork!How to WINStep 1.Write a review of Stinky Squad (or any other Barrels Book).You could talk about the story, characters, who you'd

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Brenton Cullen is a 12-year old author who has already had his first book published, The Writers, and has more on the way. Hoping to inspire grommets to write more, DC Green interviewed the Boy Wonder of Books…What do you enjoy most about writing?The outlining, and just writing itself What are you working on now?At the moment I am having a manuscript edited by my lovely author friend, Sally

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This blog keeps swelling like a mutant chook with constipation.So here's an Index to make things easier!First up, the big news is this site now has RSS! Every day new articles will appear for children plus new jokes, writing tips, children's book news, weird facts and words of the day. Even when I'm on holiday! That means over 50 great new reasons to visit this site every day!Left hand

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Here's a few ripper reviews for 'Erasmus James & the Galactic ZAPP Machine'..."DC Green is a sharper, swarthier JK Rowling."- Derek Rielly, Stab Magazine."It's like Harry Potter, but with way funnier jokes!"- Hayley T, 11 years old."DC Green is such a great writer. Oh, I wish I was 14 again! It's like a breath of fresh air to read this whimsical stuff."- Carol Roach, author & Storytime Tapestry

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OUT NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The back cover blurb of Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine proclaims its author DC Green "**the new Roald Dahl". I agree. This is not to say that this new Australian children's author writes in any way like Dahl, but the originality, vigour and humour of his storytelling and his refreshingly idiosyncratic use of language marks him as One to Watch Out For.A legendary international surfing

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Okay, this has nothing to do with mutant chooks, but aren't these nine kittens super cute?Their names are Jet, Storm, Inky, Zeus, Gandalf Freddy, Rusty, Buffy, Ninja and Frankie Junior. Their mums (Roxy and Roxy's daughter, Angel) gave birth to them on the same day!! Our house is now even more of a crazy house!

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I get stoked whenever I receive e-mail, letters or even blackmail notes from readers. It's especially fantastic when fans tell me they love my books!!What I mostly get asked are FAQs = Frequently Asked Questions. Here are the best of those questions, along with the worst of my answers!Question 1: What does the 'DC' in 'DC Green' stand for?Answer: My daughter reckons, 'Dangerous Chef'... Question

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"Erasmus James & the Galactic Zapp Machine" Review by Tim Fisher, Australia’s Surfing Life magazine."Had a flick through any kids books lately? Nope? There’s a bloody good reason. Sure, some of ‘em are great, but there’s a ton that aren’t. Don’t even get me started on that bloody Hazza Potter and his gang of ridiculous witches, or whatever they are."Erasmus James, on the other hand, is full of

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A world of wonder, surprise and great fun awaits readers of Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine, published by Ibis Books. DC Green has created a joyous comic funfare ride of a book that zips the reader along with wise-cracking Erasmus who, with the aid of his Dad’s incredible Zapp Machine, somehow finds himself in Uponia, the Planet of Ponies and People. "When I pulled that silver lever,

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Review by Chloe K, 11, Canberra, Australia.'Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine' is Australian author D.C. Green's first novel for children. D.C. Green comes from a writing background of award winning surf and travel journalism and adult humour. The main character Erasmus is an extremely adventurous and curious boy who lives with his mad scientist father. Erasmus finds it challenging to

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"I normally wouldn't like something with so much farting in it, but I really loved this book. It was funny and silly and quite moving. Much like that muddy pothole on my grandparents' driveway — Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine is a lot deeper than it looks. Buy it for your kids. Buy it for your nieces and nephews, grandkids and friends. Buy it for yourself."Erasmus James (Raz) is an

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I feel compelled to tell all that DC Green is a great children's writer. Having had the pleasure and privilege to read Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine, I am in awe of his unique style. His use of alliteration is brilliant; 'back in time for breakfast, my backpack bloated with booty' and 'the kar was a korpse'. His play on words sent me into fits of laughter 'Oil's not Well'.I would

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Wow, the great reviews keep rolling in! Here's one by Sally Murphy of AussieReviews.com, Australia's biggest online review site..."Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine is an action-packed, humorous adventure which will appeal to upper-primary aged readers (10 – 12). There are plenty of laugh out loud moments, interspersed with action and some gentle messages about family, friendship and

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DC Green, doin' some research. (Photo: Ted Grambeau) This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit Here. Welcome to my World Surf Guide! Here you'll find the planet's top surf sites, magazines, photographers and surfboard shapers. Many of 'em are personal mates!Surfing news, hot action, antics and tomfoolery at the online home of Australia's Surfing Life magazineTim Baker - Australian

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CHAPTER ONE: My Dad's Weird (Unlike Me)Three! I was just three mouse clicks away from hacking into Bayfield High's computer system when…BOOM!My bedroom rocked. What was that? Earthquake? World War Three?A shock wave (or maybe just shock) toppled me out of my computer chair. I almost landed on Fang, my dad's deaf ferret. Fang hissed and spat.Then I smelt smoke.'Nnnnno!' I cried. 'Dad's blown

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My dad's lab was a mess, but then it was always a mess. This time it was a lightly charred mess, covered with extinguisher gloop. Abdul the camel seemed happy enough though, despite his smoking bum fur.Also surviving the fartplosion was my father's newest invention, all glowing lights and shiny metal buttons. Dad stood before it, looking very proud.'This is my second most precious baby,' he

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Wahooo!When I pulled that silver lever, it was like being sucked right into God's cosmic vacuum cleaner. What a brain buzz! I spun through a sea of pulsing rainbow colour, past dimly remembered swirls of memory, right through the raw ingredients of the universe itself (or something else quite big). Just when I realised I could breathe without dying on my first flight with Zap Airlines, the

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