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Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Bill Nagelkerke

Yesterday Bill Nagelkerke whos an New Zealand author came in to show us of some of the words he translated because he can speek Acient Greek as well as English!
He Started writing because of TV, TV show skippy, bush kangaroo, Black and White!
As he was talking he was trying to make us think of telling stories more than just words because stories does not just to be just writing it could be a drawings, dancing ect!

 He even wrote a book at 8 years old and it was super descriptive and his handwriting was super neat!

 -Heres a few facts about him!
-Wrote a story, Newspaper, 1974, paid for it
-Sold about 25 stories in high school to newspapers
-Likes science fiction, read and watch as many stories as possible
-Can do Magic
-Recommends Shaun Tan as an author
-Read books that are set in a different time period
-When a writer begins a story, An Idea, introduction, pen and paper, a hook, plan
-Start off with a blank piece of paper, Write, Draw, off to the world, people read
-Published 120 poems and short stories and 25 books.

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5 comments:

  1. Mrs SpraggAugust 15, 2017 at 10:10 AM

    Great to read about Bill's visit Lucy. I enjoyed his magic trick and hearing about his writing journey. What book did you like the best from what he shared? From Mrs Spragg

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    1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2017 at 10:11 AM

      Hi Mrs Spragg!
      Thank you for your comment!
      The tatooed sisters seemed really interesting!
      What was your favorite book that he showed us?
      Thanks for your feedback!

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    2. Mrs SpraggAugust 31, 2017 at 2:01 PM

      Hi Lucy,
      The tattooed sisters do seem interesting. I think the 'Penny' book sounded really interesting and I'd be keen to read it.
      Thanks for replying Lucy.
      From Mrs Spragg

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  2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2017 at 1:21 PM

    Hi Lucy I am Gracie yaldhurst I am year 5 This is awesome! I think its great ! reply

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    1. AnonymousAugust 30, 2017 at 10:13 AM

      Hi Gracie!
      Thank you for your comment!
      What do you think I can improve on?

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