How to define a good story… For me, these are the best:
a fun, humorous, and intriguing story; inspiring and uplifting rather than depressing and despairing; a story that you can’t put down once you’ve started – and is of a length that if you sit long enough you can do just that; a story that keeps you guessing all they way through and yet is entirely logical and believable in a not quite of this world sort of way; a story that leaves you feeling satisfied and complete – and yet wanting more; rounded believable characters who behave consistently; exciting without manipulating the emotions; problems that need solving; and an overall theme/idea of growth and discovery.
To find all of these in a story is a rare and wonderful thing, and I find that the stories written by Andrew Norriss fulfil them all. Written for children, but at enjoyed by readers of all ages – teenagers, twenties, parents, grandparents…
If you are a t all intrigued read an extract here.
- and if you in southern England you can meet the author at Little Green Dragon Bookshop, Alton Hants on Saturday 16th May 2009, 2 – 3pm.
Andrew Norriss won the Whitbread Award for Aquila, wrote Bernard’s Watch and The Brittas Empire for tv, and inspires children’s reading and writing with his author visits to primary schools. My personal favourite is The Touchstone because I love the idea of the librarian always on hand with the answer to your every question.
Inspiring Readers of all Ages…
Ctrl-Z – Making Mistakes Has Never Been So Much Fun!
Aquila II – 2010
A good book written for children can be read by adults. Norton Juster
http://anorrissbooks.wordpress.com & www.andrewnorriss.co.uk
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