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Amazon Exclusive: A Q&A with Jeff Kinney Question: Given all the jobs that you have--game designer, fatherhood, Diary of a Wimpy Kid movie work, etc.,--do you have a certain time that you set aside to write? Kinney: I still treat writing like a hobby, working mostly at night and sometimes on weekends. But when a deadline looms my hobby time gets extended into the wee hours of the night. It's not uncommon for me to work until 4:00 a.m., and I'm usually back at work by 9:00 a.m. Q: Did you get to choose which character you would play in the Wimpy Kid films (Mr. Hills)? What do you enjoy most about working on the movies? Kinney: I never any real desire to appear in the Wimpy Kid films, but one day my wife encouraged me to be an extra in one of the crowd scenes. So I walked onto the set, ready to ask the assistant director to put me somewhere in the back. It happened that right at that moment the director was looking for someone to play the role of Mr. Hills, Holly Hills's father. What I didn't realize was that I'd be front and center in the church scene, and in the new movie, I'm even more prominent. I'm incredibly self-conscious so appearing on-camera was a real stretch for me. Q: In 2009 Time magazine named you as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World--whatâs the first thing you did after you found out? Kinney: I thought it was a practical joke, so I tried to track down the source of the joke. I eventually reached a voicemail of a reporter who said they worked for Time, and at that point I thought it was just a well-planned practical joke. It took me a while to realize it was for real. It was a big honor, but I don't take it very seriously. I'm the fourth most influential person in my own house. Q: Would you ever consider making Wimpy Kid into a newspaper comic strip or creating another one? Do you have any favorite comic strips that you currently read? Kinney: I've considered it. I set out to become a newspaper cartoonist but failed to break in. But I like the freedom books give me, so it would be tough to cram my ideas into three or four panels. Q: What is (or could be) you motto in life? Kinney: I was inspired to write by a Benjamin Franklin quote: "Well done is better than well said." But I always encourage kids to "create something great," because the tools to create something original and find an audience are available to them like never before. Q: What was your favorite year in school, and why? Kinney: Fifth grade was my favorite year. I had a great teacher, Mrs. Norton, who encouraged me to be funny and challenged me to be a better artist and joke-teller than I was. I liked it that she didn't coddle me. Q: Kids now ask for a book that is âlike Diary of a Wimpy Kid,â and with this series youâve created a whole new subset of books for young readers--how does it feel to be the person behind such massive book enjoyment, reaching reluctant readers, and spawning any number of titles that aspire to be âthe next Wimpy Kid?â Kinney: I'm happy that kids are reading. I think graphical books reach kids who might otherwise see books as work. Books should be fun!
Charlotte Powers is fifteen years old, overloaded with superpowers, and ready. Ready to start adventuring, ready to fight evil, ready to sort things out.There's a problem, though. Not with her powers, she has super strength and super agility and phase-shifting, a combination that is unique even in BEING a combination; nobody else has ever had multiple superpowers. The problem is that her parents don't think she's ready for the world--or that the world is ready for her.So instead of going adventuring she's sent to a nice, normal school, ostensibly to establish a Public Identity.And that's where it all goes wrong ..."Power Down" is the first book in the Charlotte Powers series.
Nikki Maxwell knows her reputation will be destroyed if anyone at school finds out her Dad works as the schoolâs exterminator in exchange for her academic scholarship. So when it looks like her secret might be leaked, Nikkiâs willing to go to zany and wacky lengths to protect the truthâand the timing seems perfect when a major talent competition is announced with a school scholarship offered as the top prize. Nikki loves to sing and dance, but of course hijinks and misunderstandings aplenty ensue, along with more hilarious and heartwarming moments with all our favorite characters in this ultra-popular series.Dork Diaries 3
The wait is over! Ever since the conclusion of Avatar: The Last Airbender, its millions of fans have been hungry for more - and it''s finally here! Think of it as Book (season) Four of Avatar! This series rejoins Aang and friends for exciting new adventures, beginning with a face-off against the Fire Nation that threatens to throw the world into another war, testing all of Aang's powers and ingenuity! Written by National Book Award Nominee Gene Luen Yang (American Born Chinese), in close collaboration with series creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, this is the story that Avatar lovers have been clamoring for, as well as a perfect jumping-on point for new fans!
Itâs Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious new novel!Dork Diaries follows eighth grader Nikki Maxwell as she chronicles through text and sketches her move to a snooty new school; her epic battle with her mom for an iPhone; her enthusiasm for drawing and art; and a love/hate fascination with the new schoolâs queen bee, a girl named Mackenzie, who becomes Nikkiâs rival in a schoolwide art competition. Nikki writes about friendships, crushes, popularity, and family with a unique and fresh voice that still conveys a universal authenticity. Nikkiâs sketches throughout her diary add humor and spunk to the book, a surefire hit with tween girl readers.
Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip distributed by Newspaper Enterprise Association since 1991. Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is #1, Nate fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food and all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight A's in laughs along the way.
If you enjoyed teen author, Rachel Yu's, "How to be a Super Villain" and "How to be a Superhero", you'll love this next step further into the superhero world. Spend a day with a genuine Comet Corps Cop as he ensures justice throughout the universe using the cosmic power of the purple light. From speeding tickets to Gigantasaur, Rod Dormin will always be there to save the planet!Come alone and follow Rod Dormin on this fantastical space trip.
Summary:Now you can write your own bestseller!With The Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book, you're the author, illustrator, and main character. Filled with loads of interactive pages and plenty of space to write your own life's story, this book is all you need to create your masterpiece. Whatever you do, make sure you put it someplace safe after you finish. Because when you're rich and famous, this thing is going to be worth a fortune.Includes more than 60 new pages! 32 pages of full-color comics (16 brand-new)!About the Author:•Jeff Kinney is an online game developer and designer, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. In 2009, Jeff was named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World. He spent his childhood in the Washington, D.C., area and moved to New England in 1995. Jeff lives in southern Massachusetts with his wife and their two sons.Author: Jeff KinneyIllustrator:0Publisher:Amulet BooksPublished Date:05/10/2011Format:HardcoverISBN:0810989956#of pages:#N/A
Big Nate, a.k.a. middle schooler Nate Wright, is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the wunderkind creation of cartoonist Lincoln Peirce. Nate is also the star of six novelized books to be published by HarperCollins, the first of which debuted on the New York Times children's best-seller list. Big Nate Out Loud collects Peirce's Big Nate strips, originally published only in newspapers and online at comics.com.For those not familiar with Big Nate, think Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets Calvin and Hobbes. Nate is a self-described genius and a sixth-grade Renaissance man equipped with only a #2 pencil and the unshakable belief that he is destined for greatness (a fortune cookie told him so). He fights a daily battle against overzealous teachers, undercooked cafeteria food, and all-around conventionality. He's the original rebel without a clue, alternately abrasive and endearing to classmates and teachers alike. Throughout Peirce's Big Nate Out Loud, Nate blazes an unforgettable trail through the sixth grade at P.S. 38, earning straight As in laughs (and numerous detentions) along the way.
BOOK DESCRIPTION: Every kid dreams of being a superhero, and they should, because being a superhero is awesome, right? But how do you be one? Join Superior Guy, the world's greatest hero*, as he teaches you the way of the superhero! This sequel to How to be a Super Villain is just as funny and witty as its predecessor. It's the perfect bedtime story for the entire family to enjoy.*not really the world's greatest hero LATEST TITLE RELEASED:The Magical Dragon's Three Gifts Add one kind deed, a sprinkle of magical dragon, three dashes of surprising gifts, a smidgen of wicked innkeeper; mix well and you'll get a mouthwatering, adventurous bowl of Bear Cub's story time recipe. Scoop up a spoonful of this delicious book and enjoy. Follow Bear Cub's tale as he shows just how far a good heart goes. * * * *AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY:Author Rachel, 16 years old, is a young high school student who spends her free time using her vivid imagination to write stories. She has an unquenchable passion for science fiction and fantasy. In fact, A Dragon Named Dragon, is inspired by one of her favorite books, Dark Lord of Derkhom, by Diana Wynne Jones. A Dragon Named Dragon children's picture book is Rachel's first endeavor to the literary world.All proceeds will go to Rachel's college education fund. Thank you.
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