Simon James's Blog, page 3
September 24, 2013
Rex, the new project
‘Rex’ is the exciting new project that Simon is working on. He has been busy working on it for several months in between visits to schools and festivals during what has been a record year for speaking engagements all over the country. Rex is nearly finished and will be published in the Spring with Walker Books
March 20, 2012
Nurse Clementine Cover
'Here is a copy of the finished cover for 'Nurse Clementine'.
Making a cover is always the last thing to do when making a book, it is never easy
to come up with something fresh and distinctive. I hope you like it.' -Simon James.
March 16, 2012
Wembury School visit
Wembury Beach was the place where I came up with the story of Sally and the Limpet.
I dedicated the book to Sally and Wembury Beach in order to remember the day.
So it was a great pleasure to visit the local school at Wembury and share my books
with the children, staff and parents. Many of the children had dressed up as characters from my stories, there were wonderful 'Robomums', 'Jakes' and of course, there were quite a few 'Sallys' with their limpet shells.
I would like to thank everyone there for making it a special day.
Here is a photo of Daisy, who's Mum drew Sally on her daughter's tee shirt -rather too well for my liking!
(photo coming shortly.)
Best wishes,
Simon.
January 12, 2012
New Book Thoughts
Have you found it difficult to eat on the beach? Perhaps you have seen a seagull grab your sandwich, or watched your ice-cream melt on to the sand…
Simon has been working on a new book idea. It is about a little brother called Pete and his first visit to the beach.
New Book Project
Have you found it difficult to eat on the beach? Perhaps you have seen a seagull grab your sandwich, or watched your ice-cream melt on to the sand…
Simon has been working on a new book. It is about a little brother called Pete and his first visit to the beach. It seems a prefect day as Pete is shown all the thrills to be had by his older brother Davey. All the excitement keeps making Pete hungry, but he soon discovers that eating at the beach can be full of unknown dangers and disasters. Will Pete ever get to eat at all?
New Book Project and Competition
Simon has been working on a new book to be published by Walker Books. It is about a little brother called Pete and his first visit to the beach. It seems a prefect day as Pete is shown all the thrills to be had by his older brother Davey. All the excitement keeps making Pete hungry, but he soon discovers that eating at the beach can be full of unknown dangers and disasters. Will Pete ever get to eat ANYTHING! Simon has no title for the book as yet, can you help?
If you can think of a title for the story, then email Simon on the contact page. An original illustration and signed book will be sent to the winner!
December 12, 2011
Season’s Greetings
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Season's Greetings
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
September 27, 2011
New ‘George’ Library Card
There is a new library card for all the young readers in Plymouth, Devon. It features a picture from Simon’s latest book, ‘ George Flies South‘. There’s never been a better time to join your local library!
New 'George' Library Card
There is a new library card for all the young readers in Plymouth, Devon. It features a picture from Simon's latest book, ' George Flies South'. There's never been a better time to join your local library!
