In this episode of the Your Kid’s Next Read First Chapters series:
Adam Wallace reads ‘18,000 Holes In The Universe’
Adam Wallace reads from ‘Dragonfire’, the first book in the ‘18,000 Holes In The Universe’ junior fiction series, co-written by Lisa Foley and illustrated by James Hart.
About Adam Wallace
Adam Wallace is a New York Times bestselling author who has had one of his books be a question on Jeopardy and had another of his books read at the White House!
He has written more than 150 books, which have sold nearly 7 million copies, and his work includes the Fartboy series.
Adam has given workshops to children in more than 500 schools and libraries in Australia and overseas.
He enjoys writing more than anything, but likes drawing too and doesn’t mind long walks on the beach at sunset.
Find out more about Adam Wallace
About Lisa Foley
Lisa Foley is a children’s author living in Melbourne, Australia. She has spent her life trekking through various creative jungles, including film/TV, visual arts and, most importantly, writing! Her penchant for storytelling began at seven years of age and, decades later, she is still writing stories for kids.
When she’s not tapping away at a keyboard, she teaches art, collects vintage jewellery and tinkers in her garden. You can visit her at lisafoleyauthor.com
About James Hart
James Hart’s love of drawing has led him to a 20-plus-year career as an illustrator for all kinds of cool projects, including TV and, his most favourite thing, kids’ books!
James is based in Victoria and has been published with every major Australian publisher since 2013. His most popular and award-winning series include Fartboy, You Choose, Skydragon and Mr Bambuckle’s Remarkables.
When James isn’t drawing, he’s spending time with his wife and three children, growing food in the garden, cooking, drinking coffee, building things, reading, listening to music, watching movies, playing trumpet, travelling and a whole lot more. You can see James’ books and illustrations at jameshart.com.au
About ‘18,000 Holes In The Universe: Dragonfire’
A brand-new and hilarious illustrated series for children aged 7+ from the creators of the bestselling Fartboy series!
When twins Noah and Jordie discover a secret letter from their long-lost Grandpa Galileo, they launch a rescue mission with the help of their friends and a magical mini-golf hole that sucks them into another world!
Will they save Galileo?
Will they also become trapped?
Or will they be burnt to a crisp and eaten by vicious dragons?
There’s only one way to find out …
But BEWARE!
If you keep reading, YOU might get sucked into THE MOST INCREDIBLE GOLF COURSE IN THE UNIVERSE too …
A hilarious golfing fantasy adventure by the creators of Fartboy!
Published by HarperCollins Australia
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