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Michael Panckridge

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Attending a conference called Getting Reluctant Readers Reading, Michael Panckridge skipped lunch to wander over to Victoria Park, home of the Collingwood Football Club. Sitting in the old commentary box on a cold, wintery afternoon, Michael dreamed up a story about a boy travelling back in time to watch footy matches in the past. That particular story never got to be, but the passion to write stories for children burned within. Fifteen years on, Michael is the author of over 40 books, selling more than 150 000 copies over a variety of genres. Sport was the dominant theme early, but The Cursed, The Vanishings and The Immortal attest to a darker side; spooky, sinister action-packed thrillers. Michael, with psychologist and school counsellor, ...more

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Michael Panckridge Hello Krish, that's so good that you are enjoying my cricket books. Is it the Toby Jones or the Big Bash series, or perhaps both that you've liked? Al…moreHello Krish, that's so good that you are enjoying my cricket books. Is it the Toby Jones or the Big Bash series, or perhaps both that you've liked? Alas, at this stage I don't have cricket books planned, but I love cricket so you just never know! Maybe you should write an awesome cricket story! Thanks for being in touch, kind regards, Michael(less)
Michael Panckridge I'm a bit of a planner so I have already done heaps of writing before I write; which I know sounds a bit stupid, but... So I plan out my story and bre…moreI'm a bit of a planner so I have already done heaps of writing before I write; which I know sounds a bit stupid, but... So I plan out my story and break it down into chapters and print it off and have it sitting next to me. Things change of course as I write, but at least I have something to turn to. If I'm really stuck (with writer's block) i close the laptop and head off somewhere. I find it's no good battling it... I just get frustrated. Often, when I come back fresh, things seem a whole lot easier... (less)
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The Cursed

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The Return of the Legends

Thanks to Ford Street Publishing, the Legends are returning. New covers, updated content, quizzes, teacher notes all bundled together and ready to go! The first two books in the series are due out in October, 2016. I'm really excited about re-launching The Legends. Four Big Bash cricket books will also be hitting the shelves from early November. Published by Penguin Random House, each story is sel Read more of this blog post »
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