FREE E-BOOK! Continued
‘People say I’m crazy – and maybe I am,’ says the 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.’
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 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.’
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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.
First 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 and ‘an awesome read from the literary giant of surf journalism’ by ASL magazine.
The first chapter of Erasmus James and the Galactic Zapp Machine will also be available as a free audio download - coming soon.
The sequel, ‘Erasmus James, King of Kid’s Paradise’, will be published in Australia this October and distributed to bookstores around Australia by Tower Books. Copies can also be ordered from the Barrel Books shop.