...you'll be hearing about him sooner or later

Watch out- this kid has big dreams


http://theunderage.com.au/2013/03/01/skliros-strides-onto-book-scene/

...hello Education Today!

My book review got published in Education Today- one of the country's most reputable education magazines. I'm so excited to have contributed!


http://www.minnisjournals.com.au/educationtoday/flip-book/eBookET-13-1-2013/

(page 50)

...here's a Big Review from a Little Person

Kids are inquisitive. Whether they are analysing something we experienced ones take for granted, or just coming to grips with our big world, every child has questions. The cry of 'but why?' can drive parents mad or perhaps the seemingly bottomless barrel of baffling questions makes parents step back and think. Either way, a life-saving resource has been created for these tired parents who simply don't know why monkeys like bananas or why the sky is blue. Gemma Elwin Harris has found the answers to the big questions with some help from the world's biggest people in her book, ‘Big Questions from Little People’.

Over 70 questions, posed by children aged four to twelve, have been answered in the book. Experts from a range of fields tackle the tough questions, with Heston Blumenthal answering 'Why do we cook food?' and Bear Grylls deciding whether it is okay to eat a worm. Complex questions such as 'how do you fall in love?' are responded by three different experts, providing an attractive answer for all types of children. No question goes unanswered, with thoughts as silly as 'if a cow didn't fart for a whole year and then did one big fart, would it fly into space?' or as specific as ’did Alexander the Great like Frogs?’ being responded to.

This book is as enjoyable for kids as it is for adults. Not only does it bring out the big kid’s inquisitive and silly side, ‘Big Questions from Little People’ provides an experience for families to share. It ignites the flame of wonderment and awe, as well as gaining scientific knowledge and logic that helps our kids become the thinkers and creators of tomorrow.

Comical sketches and humorous out-takes are included throughout the book. Biographies of the experts are featured to avoid the question of ‘who’s that?’ and a handy index serves as the go-to place for a child in need of answers. The book is a must read for the big and little kid alike, whose curiosity kills the cat and wants to know where the cat came from.

‘Big Questions from Little People’ is out now from Faber publishing, RRP $29.99

...Scot Gardiner has made me shiver

As unique as the plot line is, I think we can all relate

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/16/the-dead-i-know-continues-to-haunt/

...the wait is over!

The results announced and analysed:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/09/03/why-it-won-2012-cbca-winners-announced/

...Mick Malthouse is a genius

Christi and Mick Malthouse are not your typical father and daughter pair. Read my review of Malthouse: A Football Life for snippets from my interview with the powerhouse family

http://www.footyalmanac.com.au/inside-the-malthouse-2/

...news isn't simple

My review of the new textbook, Media Relations: Issues and Strategies

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/11/04/johnstons-lifebuoy-in-uncharted-waters/

...I can't wait to find out the winners from the shortlist!

The final review from the shortlist:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/29/a-golden-book-from-dubosarsky/

...how can a 65 year old man know teenage girls?

Bill Condon, one of Australia's favourite authors, has a new book out. Here's my review.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/08/06/condon-draws-straight-line-to-teenage-hearts/

...surely this will be a winner

I can't praise this book highly enough. Check out my review here:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/07/23/newton-discovers-secret-to-good-books/

...am I being too damning?

Not the book for me, but maybe for you:

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/06/13/ship-kings-sink-to-bottom-of-best-books/

...laughter from the printed word is awesome

More than a few giggles escaped from my mouth when reading this book. A definite recommendation.

http://theunderage.com.au/2012/05/14/bauer-shoots-goals-with-hoops-of-steel/