You are currently browsing the tag archive for the david michael slater tag. But its all in a book as old as timea book that entraps dex and his twin sister, daphna. The book of nonsense is the first in the sacred books series by david michael slater, a paranormal series wellsuited to the middle grade age market. A couple of days before their th birthday, he comes home from a trip with yet. The book of nonsense by david michael slater as a connoisseur of all things literary and daughter of a rare book salesman, daphna already knows that words can be very powerful. The book of nonsense is newly released from cbay books blooming tree press and is the first in what is planned to be a five book series. I wonder why it was not nominated in the fantasyscience fiction category. The book of nonsense is the first book in a young adults fantasy series by david michael slater. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. His work for children includes the picture books cheese louise. David michael slater is an acclaimed and awardwinning author of books for children, teens, and adults. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Thanks to the unknown fate of their long dead mother, the twins must first try urgently to understand the book, and then. Before there were books, there were words of power, and those. The book of nonsense by david m slater, paperback barnes. Daphna loves books and volunteers reading at the local retirement home. David michael slater, the book of nonsense, the boy and the book. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 kindle edition by. Meettheauthor recording with david michael slater about the book of nonsense. Were doing it wrong by david michael slater paperback. David michael slater is an acclaimed and awardwinning author of books for children, teens. Interview with david michael slater, author of the book of. David michael slater returnreturndont let the title fool you this book is anything but nonsense.
Daphna and her twin dexter are as different as twins can be. Slater teaches in reno, nevada, where he lives with his wife and son. Daphna and dexter cant stand each other, but theyll have to work together to learn the truth about the book of nonsense. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. David michael slaters were doing it wrong is a thoughtprovoking. With his first foray into youngadult fiction, beaverton middleschool teacher david michael slater demonstrates genuine flair for the genre, and manages to avoid enough familiar ya fantasy tropes in the book of nonsense cbay publishing to make it a respectable addition to any 12yearold escapist s library. Home about books adult fiction teen novels forbidden books sparks early chapter books mysterious monsters mr. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1, the book of secrets forbidden books 2, the book of knowledge, the book of maps forbidden books 4, the book. An interview with author, david michael slater jaquo. The book of nonsense by david michael slater is available in. David michael slater, a prolific portlandarea author and middle school teacher, is known for his picture books. Daphna and dex wax are twins, but very different from each other. Mar 24, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of david slater books online.
Jul 09, 2015 interview with david michael slater can you talk a little about what the book is about. Image of the book of nonsense forbidden books volume 1. Mar 24, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of david michael slater books online. The book of nonsense sacred books 1 kindle edition by slater, david michael. The book of nonsense by david michael slater great pick. Looking for a new series to entertain your young reader. Unfortunately, i didnt love this book as much as i have enjoyed other young adult fantasy. Now, their father seems to have been hypnotized by a strange old man, and a giant, redeyed boy has starte. Buy the ring bear by david michael slater, s g brooks illustrator online at alibris. It is nominated for a cybils award in the middle grade fiction category. The book of nonsense david michael slater by gloriadevlin.
David michael slater is currently considered a single author. But the moment it enters daphna and dexters lives, bizarre things begin to happen. The book is ancient, ravaged and full of utter nonsense. Dex skips school and doesnt want to be anywhere near a bookstore.
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This meettheauthor book reading with david michael slater was exclusively created by with thanks to library tales publishing. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 by david michael. The book of nonsense, by david michael slater, is not your typical coming of age story. I think any child who reads well enough to manage a 150 page book will enjoy this. Any reader who loves books will be drawn into the description of the antiquarian book center abc books for short.
Now hes produced a middlegrade novel called the book of nonsense, the first in a. At the heart of the novel is very large book store. The book of secrets by david m slater, paperback barnes. It was temporarily free for kindle when i downloaded it. The book of nonsense with his first foray into youngadult fiction, beaverton middleschool teacher david michael slater demonstrates genuine flair for the genre. Mar 20, 20 the book of nonsense, by david michael slater, is not your typical coming of age story. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of nonsense forbidden books 1. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 by david michael slater. But i couldnt really get too interested, for some reason.
David michael slaters were doing it wrong is a thoughtprovoking dissection. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 entertaining new teen series. An unapologetic critique of major flaws in the american education system. The book of nonsense sacred books 1 kindle edition by. He teaches in portland, oregon, where he lives with his wife and son. The book of nonsense, volume one of the sacred book series, already included in the association of booksellers for childrens best books of 2008, will be released by blooming tree presscbay. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 kindle edition. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1, the book of secrets forbidden books 2, the book of knowledge, the book of maps forbidden books 4, the. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. View david michael slaters profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. Cbay books, 2008 david michael slater s preteen book, the book of nonsense, 2008, will introduce your child to a smattering of borges. David michael slater, fitzroy books author of the ya novel sparks, due to be released in the fall of 2021. This is a childrens novel whose story is intriguing enough.
Now, their father seems to have been hypnotized by a strange old man, and a giant, redeyed boy has started to menace them. Its your standard child of a book collector finds something interesting and gets involved in something big and fantastical, all revolving around a book. If you missed the cspan airing of the book launch for were doing it wrong, you. I hope the next books in the series are a little more exciting, because, for me, this one dragged. Give me books, fruit, french wine and fine weather and a little music out of doors. But when their lives read more july 9, 2015 michael interviews 0. David michael slater the exploits of twin siblings dexter and daphne, who must decipher a thousandyearold book of sorcery in order to save themselves and apparently the rest of the world from malevolent forces. David michael slaters preteen book, the book of nonsense, 2008, will introduce your child to a smattering of borges. It is rare that you find a book that contains a no nonsense approach to.
Nov 19, 2008 david michael slater s the book of nonsense is the first book in his sacred books series, a projected series of five books designed for middle school readers. Wednesday, september 2, 2009 the book of nonsense by david michael slater i probably shouldnt even bother to blog about this book because i dont have much to say about it. David michael slater just completed a new literary fantasy adventure series fraught with suspense, hidden clues, bizarre twists and an ancient book full of utter nonsense slater understands that the secret to capturing the interest of teens is to engage their curiosity and intelligence by hooking them with a blend of unusual references, mysterious clues and a dark, suspenseful plot packed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of nonsense sacred books 1. Cbay books, 2008 david michael slaters preteen book, the book of nonsense, 2008, will introduce your child to a smattering of borges. David is the author of numerous awardwinning books.
David michael slater s the book of nonsense is anything but. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 kindle edition by slater, david michael. If you dont think this is a trope, youd dont read the same books i do. Interview with david michael slater can you talk a little about what the book is about. Reviews for ny journal of books david michael slater. I wanted to find out who the terrifying old man in the shop. The book of nonsense by david michael slater, 9781933767222, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But she doesnt realize just how powerful until her father uncovers a book full of nonsense words on a scouting trip to turkey and tries to sell it to the. He teaches in reno, nevada, where he lives with his wife and son. David michael slater just completed a new literary fantasy adventure series fraught with suspense, hidden clues, bizarre twists and an ancient book full of utter nonsenseslater understands that the secret to capturing the interest of teens is to engage their curiosity and intelligence by hooking them with a blend of unusual references, mysterious clues and a dark, suspenseful plot packed. David michael slater was born in pittsburg, pennsylvania.
Written by david michael slater, a teacher with plenty of experience with the age group, its a tale filled with excitement, secrets, and the usual angst that comes with the age. The book of nonsense by david michael slater overdrive. David michael slater primary author only author division. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Forbidden books series by david michael slater goodreads. Slater s book was one of the cybils nominees last year, and i started reading it. David michael slater is an acclaimed author of books for children, teens, and adults. David michael slater has written many childrens books and has plans for quite a few more. He teaches middle school in reno, nevada, where he lives with his wife and son.
Browse books by david michael slater the book of nonsense. The book is about a pair of twins on the cusp of their thirteenth birthday who come into possession of an ancient book that appears to be full of nonsense. The sacred books is his first series for middle grade readers. David michael slater writing for kids while raising them. Their father has carried on their mothers career of rare book dealing and travels a lot. The book of nonsense by david michael slater is a treat for mystery lovers, magic lovers and just general book lovers. And i never got far enough along in the book to pick up on the biblical themes that this article in. Editions of the book of nonsense by david michael slater. But now its out of their hands, and they may not survive. The book begins the day before twins daphna and dexters thirteenth birthday. The book of nonsense by david michael slater great. The book of nonsense is the first volume of the sacred books series by david michael slater. Jan 19, 2009 the book of nonsense by david michael slater is a treat for mystery lovers, magic lovers and just general book lovers.
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