THE BIG FAT COW GOES KAPOW IN STORE NOW!
OH NO! WATCH OUT!
DON’T LOOK NOW!
THE BIG FAT COW IS GOING
KAPOW RIGHT NOW
AT A BOOKSTORE NEAR YOU!
Click the cover to read the first chapter online or download it for free!
I like this book because it reminds me of Dr. Seuss books, except with a funny twist. The first chapter, ‘Big Fat Cows’, is a bit weird because it is describing different cows: for example: ‘cows underwater, cows in space, cows in boats, cows in suits, big fat cows in cowboy suits’.
The chapter ‘Klaus the Mouse’ is quite strange, because they are saying he has a small house the size of a mouse. But Klaus the Mouse hates his small house, because Klaus is a BIG mouse – bigger than a person. As big as an elephant!
If you liked the first book, The Cat on the Mat is Flat, then you will like this one even better: even weirder stories and even funnier pictures. Zany, crazy and funny.
(UPDATED) MEET ANDY–NATIONAL BOOKS ALIVE! TOUR DATES July-Aug-Sept 2008
BOOKS ALIVE 2008: 50 BOOKS THAT YOU CAN’T PUT DOWN is Australia’s largest annual reading promotion that aims to encourage all Australians to experience the joys of reading. ‘Treasure Fever’, the first book in Andy’s new ‘Schooling Around’ series has been nominated as one of the 50 Australian books in the Books Alive 2008 guide and he will be touring nationally throughout late July and August. For more information go to http://www.booksalive.com.au/ or email info@booksalive.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
MONDAY 28th JULY 2008 — Mount Gambier
6.30pm-8.30pm Mount Gambier Public Library Bookings and enquiries, please phone the Mount Gambier Public Library 08 8721 2540 http://www.mountgambier.sa.gov.au/library/contact.htm
TUESDAY 29th JULY 2008 — Adelaide
6.30-8.00pm Free at Nailsworth Primary School Gymnasium Balfour Street, Nailsworth Bookings and enquiries, please phone the Prospect Public Library 08 8342 8170 http://www.prospect.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=870&c=3134
WEDNESDAY 30th July, 2008 — Adelaide
7pm to 8.30pm Free, Domain Theatre, Marion Cultural Centre, Bookings essential on 8375 6855 (Box Office). FREE event
http://www.marion.sa.gov.au/Web/webmar.nsf/Lookup/Library+General+Information/
NORTHERN TERRITORY
TUESDAY 5th AUG, 2008 — Darwin
6.30 to 8.00pm Northern Territory Library, Booking and Enquiries, please phone 08 8922 0785 http://www.ntl.nt.gov.au/ntl_home
QUEENSLAND
FRIDAY 8th AUG, 2008 — Brisbane
9.30am to 10.30am, Chermside Library, 375 Hamilton Road, Chermside , Bookings and Enquiries, please phone 07 3403 7200
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
SUNDAY 10th AUG, 2008 — Perth
3pm-4.30pm, Dymocks Hay St: 705-707 Hay St Mall, Perth, WA 6000 Enquiries: 08 93213969
MONDAY 11th AUG, 2008 — Perth
6pm-8pm, City of Melville Library Service & Dymocks Garden City Enquiries: http://www.melvillecity.com.au/facilities/libraries or Dymocks Garden City 08 9364 7687
ACT
WEDNESDAY 13th AUG, 2008 — Canberra
10.30am-11.30am, Dymocks Belconnen & ACT library service
TASMANIA
THURSDAY 14th AUG, 2008 — Burnie & Launceston
9.00-10.00am, Angus-Robertson & Burnie Library, Burnie
4-5.30pm Stories Bookstore, Launceston
FRIDAY 15th AUG, 2008 — Hobart
10.30am-12.15pm Fullers Bookshop, Hobart & State Library of Tasmania, Hobart
1.00pm-2.45pm Angus & Robertson Hobart & State Library of Tasmania, Hobart
More detail: http://www.statelibrary.tas.gov.au/
AUGUST 27TH-SEPT 13TH “SCHOOLING AROUND AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS TOUR!”
On this national book tour, presented by Booked Out Writers Roadshow
and Pan Macmillan to celebrate the publication of ‘Pencil of Doom’, the second in Andy’s exciting new Schooling Around series, your students have the chance to hear from Australia’s leading childrens author… for free!
That’s right, this is a free student event. Your students have the opportunity to
hear Andy, ask questions and even get their books signed! Places are limited. Click on the icon or contact Booked Out for more details on events and how to register: Ph: 03 9824 0177 Fax: 03 98240677 email: bookings@bookedout.com.au web: http://www.bookedout.com.au
VICTORIA
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST: Melbourne (Pakenham)
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST: Melbourne (Brighton)
WEDNESDAY 27th AUGUST: Melbourne (Clarinda)
From 6.30pm, Clarinda Community Centre, 8 Viney St, Clarinda (near Clayton) Bookings: 1300 135 668Flyer
THURSDAY 28th AUGUST: Melbourne (Ringwood)
THURSDAY 28th AUGUST: Melbourne (Lilydale)
FRIDAY 29th AUGUST: Geelong (Belmont)
SATURDAY 30th AUGUST: Melbourne Writers Festival
QUEENSLAND
MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER (Yeronga,)
MONDAY 1st SEPTEMBER (Robina, Gold Coast)
From 6.00pm, Robina Library, Cnr Robina Town Centre Drv and and San Antonio Blvd Phone 07 5581 1600
TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER (Arundel, Gold Coast)
TUESDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER (Southport, Gold Coast)
THURSDAY 4th SEPTEMBER (Spring Hill, Brisbane)
FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER (Redcliffe, Brisbane)
FRIDAY 5th SEPTEMBER (Woombye, Sunshine Coast)
SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER (Morayfield)
Signing at Angus & Robertson, 171 Morayfield Rd, Morayfield
NSW-NORTH
TUESDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER (Balgowlah, Sydney)
WEDNESDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER (Miranda, Sydney)
From 6.00pm, Greater Union Cinema, Westfield Shopping Centre, Kiora Rd, Miranda Bookings: 02 9525 9460, Registration form
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER (Strathfield, Sydney)
THURSDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER (Parramatta)
From 6.30pm, Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church St, Parramatta Bookings: 02 9806 5159, Registration form
FRIDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER (Wollongong)
SATURDAY 13th SEPTEMBER (Brookvale, Sydney)
From 11.00am, Dymocks, Shop 524, Level 1, Warringah Mall, Brookvale Phone 9938
For more details on events and how to register for these free events contact BOOKED OUT SPEAKERS AGENCY, phone 03 9824 0177, fax 03 98240677, email bookings@bookedout.com.au or visit www.bookedout.com.au
READ TREASURE FEVER and win an Andy Griffiths Library
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TREASURE FEVER: more reviews
The book is simple, silly fun. Silly students, sillier teachers, a silly school, and a silly situation all add up to a silly story. Pretty much what you would expect from Andy Griffiths, but without the bum jokes. I am becoming quite a fan of Andy Griffiths and there is no denying that the kids (especially boys) love him.
http://bookboy.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/treasure-fever-by-andy-griffiths/
I enjoyed Treasure Fever so much that I almost missed my lift. I was supposed to be looking out of the window for my friend Elwys, but got carried away with the book. Elwys said it must be a good read so I lent it to her. She enjoyed it too.
Dulcie Groves, 85, Golden Square
Andy Griffiths is already such a big name in children’s literature. His work continues to entertain and amuse, his most recent novel is no exception. I really enjoyed this book and kept reading sections out loud to my co-workers! For now, I’ll leave you with Mr Brainfright’s important lesson no. 1: When you’re breathing, it’s very important not to fall out the window!
http://www.robinsonsbooks.com.au/