Posts tagged Peter Millett
March 7, 2012 · Filed under Authors, New Zealand, NZ Book Month 2012 · Tagged Fast Five, New Zealand author, NZ Book Month 2012, Peter Millett
1. Why did you want to be a writer?
I love to entertain and surprise people without them seeing my face or knowing I’m doing it.Writing is perfect for this!
2. What’s the best thing about being a writer?
The freedom to be anyone or anything you want to be in an imaginary world. And you get lots of free bookmarks too.
3. What’s your favourite New Zealand book?
I love non fiction – so any books about Kiwis in World War One or Two is always on my xmas list.
4. What do you love most about New Zealand?
The wide open spaces and being able to walk barefoot everywhere. (Including in museums.)
5. What book changed your life?
The book ‘How to Change Your Life in 28 Days or Less’ was very helpful. The sequel ‘How to Change Your Socks And Change the World’ was also very helpful too.
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January 26, 2011 · Filed under Books, Children, Fun, New Zealand, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, Boy Zero Wannabe Hero, New Zealand author, Peter Millett, Star Author, superheroes
Hi all
Here are the answers:
1. Go to page 16. There is an odd web page address there. Does it work?
Yes it does. http://www.pandemonium-is-da-king.com Click it and see.
2. Go to page 116. The director of the super school is my grandfather. (Just his name that is.)
3. Go to page 68. The call sign of the police car is Red Five. Which famous movie character also goes by this call sign when he’s flying his spaceship?
Luke Skywalker from Star Wars is Red Five in his X-Wing spaceship.
4. Go to page 108. The chapter heading is a huge clue to the answer of question 3.
Use the ‘shorts’ Luke. Isn’t that what Obi Wan Kenobi said?
5. I had to change the name of the character that eventually became Charlie Applejack. Can anyone guess what the original name of Boy Zero was? It was one of the following names: Zac Applejack, Wonder Wally, Casey Applejack or The Superzero. I’ll give you a clue – we have a famous sportsperson with a similar first name. (This is bit of a trick question by the way.)
The answer is Casey Applejack. In NZ and USA Casey is a boys or a girls name. However in the UK it is a girls name only. So a change had to be made. Interesting note – Wonder Wally returns in Book Two as Char;ie’s superhero grandfather.
Bye for now.
Peter
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January 23, 2011 · Filed under Authors, Books, Children, New Zealand, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, cover art, Peter Millett, Star Author
I bet that got your attention! Well, I’m not sure if I’m revealing an amazing secret here – it’s probably more likely an interesting fact actually.
Ever wondered how books are made? Ever wondered what genius minds meet together in locked rooms with secret handshakes and talk to each other in cryptic code words to shield the prying eyes of the public from discovering their latest masterpieces about to be released? Shock, horror, book publishing is nothing like this at all. (There are absolutely no secret handshakes that I am aware of – and I have never been invited to a meeting in a locked room yet either.)
To prove how simple things are - a humble author like myself was invited to suggest some ideas for the book cover of my third Boy Zero book. I have attached my original concept version created in Powerpoint using clip art, and the finished version created by Faber & Faber. The only genius work involved in this project was by the amazing illustrators and design team involved. (Perhaps they share a secret handshake.)
So maybe some readers out there have the potential to create their own book covers too! If you can use Powerpoint and clip art, then you’re half way there already! I would expect you could probably do an even better job than I did. (I’m just a mere butterfingers adult computer user.)
See you for now
Peter
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January 21, 2011 · Filed under Authors, Books, Children, Competitions, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, Boy Zero Wannabe Hero, competitions, January Star Author competition, Peter Millett, Star Author Competition
The winner of the January Star Author Competition is Billy Weed. The Boy Zero books are coming your way.
Our January Star Author, Peter Millett, has written a series for younger readers called Boy Zero: Wannabe Hero. In the series the main character, Charlie Applejack, is a boy with superpowers who really wants to be a superhero. The only problem is that the Super School has rejected him because his superpowers aren’t super enough. However, when the galaxy’s most sensational new super villain hatches a dastardly plot to take over the world, it’s up to Charlie to save the day – and that’s only in the first book!
To go into the draw to win a copy of Book 1 and 2 of the Boy Zero series we want you to tell us what superpower you would like to have and how you would use your power. Just add a comment on this post with your name and email address (so we can contact you if you win).
This competition has now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered.
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January 19, 2011 · Filed under Authors, Books, Children, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, Boy Zero Wannabe Hero, Peter Millett, quiz, Star Author, superheroes, trivia
Hi again
Are you a fan of behind the scenes trivia? I definitely am. For those with a keen eye, there are a few hidden bits of trivia and special features in my book Boy Zero Wannabe Hero that you may not be aware of.
Here they are:
1. Go to page 16. There is an odd web page address there. Does it work?
2. Go to page 116. The director of the super school is my grandfather. (Just his name that is.)
3. Go to page 68. The call sign of the police car is Red Five. Which famous movie character also goes by this call sign when he’s flying his spaceship?
4. Go to page 108. The chapter heading is a huge clue to the answer of question 3.
5. I had to change the name of the character that eventually became Charlie Applejack. Can anyone guess what the original name of Boy Zero was? It was one of the following names: Zac Applejack, Wonder Wally, Casey Applejack or The Superzero. I’ll give you a clue – we have a famous sportsperson with a similar first name. (This is bit of a trick question by the way.)
Have fun!
Peter
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January 12, 2011 · Filed under Authors, Books, Children, New Zealand, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, New Zealand author, Peter Millett, Star Author, writer
zackids said,
“Charlie is a really cool character but my favourite is General Pandemonium because things never really work the way he planned.
If you were a superhero like Charlie what superpower would you like to have?”
Thanks for your comment.
Yes, General Pandemonium is my favourite character too. He really is more of a wannabe than Charlie is. At least Charlie gets things done. General Pandemonium has a big mouth (and nose) and tries to impress everyone with how cool he is. But really, he’s a nerd.
If I had a superpower it would be flying. I used to be a fast sprinter at school (I have really long legs) and zooming fast through the sky would be the ultimate rush of speed. Also it would mean avoiding traffic jams too.
Anybody else out there like Lieutenant Kurse as a character?
See ya
Peter
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January 11, 2011 · Filed under Authors, Books, Children, New Zealand, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, New Zealand author, Peter Millett, Star Author, younger fiction
We have some fantastic authors lined up to be a Star Author this year on the Christchurch Kids Blog. Our very first Star Author for the year is New Zealand author Peter Millett.
Peter has written two books of fairytales and stories with a Kiwi twist, called Humpty Rugby and The Anzac Biscuit Man. His most recent books are the Boy Zero series about the wild and wacky adventures of Charlie Applejack, a wannabe hero who’s here to save the world. If you like superheroes, dastardly villains, and stories that will have you rolling around on the floor laughing, you’ll love Boy Zero.
Come and find out about Peter’s stories, characters, writing, and much more.
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January 10, 2011 · Filed under Authors, Books, Children, New Zealand, Star Author · Tagged Boy Zero, January Star Author, New Zealand author, Peter Millett, Star Author
Hi Kids
I’m New Zealand author Peter Millett beaming live to you in Christchurch via the Internet. How’s the weather down there?
I’ve just finished writing the third book in the Boy Zero series. In this book Charlie finds himself in some serious trouble!
Do you have any questions for me? Maybe you’re curious who cuts my hair?
Anyway, I’ll blog again very soon. Look forward to those questions…
Pete
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July 29, 2010 · Filed under Adventure, Books, Children, Fun, Humour, New Zealand · Tagged Boy Zero Wannabe Hero, Captain Underpants, Charlie Applejack, funny, General Pandemonium, Peter Millett, superhero, superheroes
Boys and girls, I present to you, the galaxy’s most exciting new superhero – Charlie Applejack (AKA Hero Boy), the star of Peter Millet’s new series, Boy Zero Wannabe Hero. He can fly, turn invisible and he’s super strong (well, sort of). He has all these abilities, but he’s also super clumsy, so he fails his superhero test and gets rejected from the Super School.
However, the world’s newest supervillain, General Pandemonium, is hatching his evil plans to take over the world. He plans to capture all of the superheroes in the world and zap their power so that they can’t stop him unleashing his super weapon, the Undie-taker-downer. Will there be an outbreak of bare bottoms all over the world or will Charlie save the day?
Boy Zero Wannabe Hero is perfect for those of you who love Captain Underpants or just want something fun to read. This book has everything, from an evil villain who wants to be rock star, deadly machines that keep breaking down, a famous superhero that can’t stop farting and one who still has a lot to learn. 9 out of 10.
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