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Justin Christopher

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Justin Christopher is a bestselling author who has published 33 books for adults and children. He spent 15 years as a radio host on a nationwide breakfast show and is now a full-time author and TV producer.

Justin's latest novels for children are Stowaway Daze, Freakout Island, The Underers, and My Best Worst Year and Nanas With No Manners.

He shares a lively, creative home beneath a volcano in New Zealand with his wife, their two daughters, and a scruffy dog. ...more

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Justin Christopher It might sound crazy, but the best thing in the world is creating something which didn't exist, but now does. I'll give you an example.

The idea for M…moreIt might sound crazy, but the best thing in the world is creating something which didn't exist, but now does. I'll give you an example.

The idea for MY BEST WORST YEAR came while on the sideline at my daughters’ soccer match. Like many kids, sport played a major role in my childhood, as did reward for doing well. Many a parent has bribed their kids with a ‘pie for a try’ or ‘movie tickets for a wicket.’

With Toby in this book, I wanted to take this theme to a new level. Here is a boy who struggles with school, but excels at sport. When his father sets him the GameBox V3 Challenge, Toby thinks he’s hit the jackpot. Sadly, he hasn’t accounted for class bully Malcolm McGarvy – who does his best to ruin the party.

Kids can be ruthless critics. If something stinks they’ll let you know. So it was with a certain amount of relief when my then nine-year-old daughter (who was having My Best Worst Year read to her class) came home and said, ‘Dad, even the bullies love this story – and they never share their feelings!’

That's the best thing.
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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Justin Christopher I run, I write, I do dishes, I play the guitar. Writer's block is little more than flat batteries. Don't worry, an idea will come to you, but once it …moreI run, I write, I do dishes, I play the guitar. Writer's block is little more than flat batteries. Don't worry, an idea will come to you, but once it does - GRAB IT.

I once heard a poet say his best poems fizzed past on a runaway train and if he didn’t grab them with both hands, at that very second, they would be gone forever, never to return.

I always loved the way John Cleese and Michael Palin used to write. They knew ideas don’t arrive fully formed. It takes work to find them. The stars of Monty Python would sit in a cabin in the woods, sometimes for hours, before the bare-boned idea for a sketch popped out. They’d worked out the magic ingredient. Riff and talk and riff and talk and risk.

Sometimes you’re lucky. Sometimes, for whatever reason, ideas just arrive.

Be patient, but most importantly- HAVE FUN.(less)

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Average rating: 4.6 · 113 ratings · 20 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors

	Freakout Island: Welcome to the world's worst theme park! 4.56 avg rating — 39 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Underers: A spooky, heartfelt adventure for curious kids aged 6 –10 4.73 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stowaway Daze 4.84 avg rating — 19 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Best Worst Year: A story for children about sport, friendship and one big challenge! 4.47 avg rating — 19 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Nanas with No Manners 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Revolting Vegetables : A funny bedtime story for 2-5 year olds it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Polizones A La Deriva (Stowaway Daze - Spanish Edition - For ages 8-12) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Freakout Island: An Adventure Chapter Book for 7-10 Year Olds by Justin Christopher (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	My Best Worst Year: One kid. One journal. One totally ridiculous year. by Justin Christopher (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stowaway Daze - Two brothers risk it all to save their musical heroes by Justin Christopher (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Nanas With No Manners Out April 1st 2023

Nana Bonita the very noisy eater…Nana Martini in a bright pink bikini…And Nana McCartan who couldn’t hold a fart in…Will these nanas find their manners when they find themselves in trouble?I’m very proud of this book which I dedicated to my two nanas (since passed) and ALL nanas everywhere. The paperback is released on April 1st though you can pre-order via the links below. This book is for kids o Read more of this blog post »

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The Body: A Guide for Occupants

by Bill Bryson

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Sep 02, 2020 02:54AM

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“a particular liking to Leo’s butt and used it as a trampoline.”
― Justin Christopher, Freakout Island: Welcome to the world's worst theme park!

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“Only your bogies,’ Leo giggled. With that, Felix pulled his finger out of his nose and offered what was on it to Leo. Just like on the Kaput 3000. ‘Jealous? Want one?’ he asked. ‘Yuck, no way!’ said Leo and skidded across the hut.”
― Justin Christopher, Freakout Island: Welcome to the world's worst theme park!

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