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The book of nonsense by david michael slater is a treat for mystery lovers, magic lovers and just general book lovers. The book begins the day before twins daphna and dexters thirteenth birthday. With his first foray into youngadult fiction, beaverton middleschool teacher david michael slater demonstrates genuine flair for the genre, and manages to avoid enough familiar ya fantasy tropes in the book of nonsense cbay publishing to make it a respectable addition to any 12yearold escapist s library. Daphna and dex wax are twins, but very different from each other. David michael slaters the book of nonsense is the first book in his sacred books series, a projected series of five books designed for mi. David michael slater is the author of sixteen awardwinning picture books and the ongoing sixpart controversial teen series, sacred books. Audio name pronunciation with david michael slater. Oct 15, 2009 two quarrelsome preteen sibs are exiled to a dusty attic full of books and find one cleverly titled the bored book that unfolds massively to cast the pair into quick encounters with a troll, pirates, a squad of knights in armor and a dragon. Unfortunately, i didnt love this book as much as i have enjoyed other young adult fantasy. David michael slater is an acclaimed and awardwinning author of books for children, teens, and adults. David michael slater is an acclaimed author of books for children, teens, and adults. The book of nonsense is the first book in a young adults fantasy series by david michael slater.
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The series is being developed for film by producer kevin bannerman lion kingcurious george. David michael slater is an author of books for children, teens, and adults. Dexter and daphna wax have learned incredible things. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of nonsense forbidden books 1. They also know the words were hidden in the book of nonsense. Dex skips school and doesnt want to be anywhere near a. His work for children includes the picture books cheese louise. The book of nonsense forbidden books 1 by david michael. Two quarrelsome preteen sibs are exiled to a dusty attic full of books and find one cleverly titled the bored book that unfolds massively to cast the pair into quick encounters with a troll, pirates, a squad of knights in armor and a dragon.
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