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Ben is a young author and has published three books so far:
'Weirdo', 'The Magic Pencil' and 'The World of Greek Mythology'.
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Ben is a young author and has published three books so far:
'Weirdo', 'The Magic Pencil' and 'The World of Greek Mythology'.
Emails will inform you of Ben's new books, special offers, events, etc.
Your details will never be shared and you can unsubscribe at anytime.
Learn more about Ben's books below
Ben's first book - Weirdo
NZ$16.00
Written by: Young NZ author Ben Spies
Illustrated by: Robert Spies
Weirdo is a story about a boy who recently lost his parents. He now lives by himself. He has no friends at school and everyone thinks he is weird. Well, there are some pretty weird things he does sometimes... But can Ugine be happy again? Join him on this funny, weird adventure and find out!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Young NZ author Ben Spies wrote ‘Weirdo’ when he was nine years old. A wild imagination and a passion for writing were the main ingredients that inspired Ben to start writing books. Since Weirdo, he hasn’t stopped writing and his new book – ‘The Magic Pencil’ followed soon after.
Connect with Ben: Facebook, Website
BOOK INFORMATION
Format: Paperback
Pages: 66
Publication Date: 1 April 2017 (3rd edition, revised and updated)
Category: Children’s Fiction/Children/Junior Fiction/Kids Other
For ages: 7+
Publisher: Spies Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-473-42495-4
Edited by Kat Betts
Cover by Luke Kelly
Typesetting by Luke and Vida Kelly
Illustrated by: Robert Spies
Weirdo is a story about a boy who recently lost his parents. He now lives by himself. He has no friends at school and everyone thinks he is weird. Well, there are some pretty weird things he does sometimes... But can Ugine be happy again? Join him on this funny, weird adventure and find out!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Young NZ author Ben Spies wrote ‘Weirdo’ when he was nine years old. A wild imagination and a passion for writing were the main ingredients that inspired Ben to start writing books. Since Weirdo, he hasn’t stopped writing and his new book – ‘The Magic Pencil’ followed soon after.
Connect with Ben: Facebook, Website
BOOK INFORMATION
Format: Paperback
Pages: 66
Publication Date: 1 April 2017 (3rd edition, revised and updated)
Category: Children’s Fiction/Children/Junior Fiction/Kids Other
For ages: 7+
Publisher: Spies Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-473-42495-4
Edited by Kat Betts
Cover by Luke Kelly
Typesetting by Luke and Vida Kelly
The Magic Pencil
NZ$18.00
Written by: Young NZ author Ben Spies
Illustrated by: Robert Spies
Meet Bob. He found a Magic Pencil one day on his way to school and now his life will never be the same again. The Fakeys want to take over the world! And they will do anything to take the pencil from Bob. Will they succeed? Join Bob and his friends in this amazing adventure as they embark on an unexpected journey to save the world!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ben Spies wrote his first book, Weirdo, when he was nine years old. The Magic Pencil followed soon after at age ten. The true point of difference in Ben’s books is that they are written by a child, for children. Through a child’s eyes and with a child’s voice.
Connect with Ben: Facebook, Website
BOOK INFORMATION
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publication Date: June 2017
Category: Children’s Fiction/Children/Teenager/Junior Fiction/Kids Other
ForAges: 8+
Publisher: Spies Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-473-37777-9
Edited by Richard Bradburn
Cover by Luke Kelly
Typesetting by Luke and Vida Kelly
Illustrated by: Robert Spies
Meet Bob. He found a Magic Pencil one day on his way to school and now his life will never be the same again. The Fakeys want to take over the world! And they will do anything to take the pencil from Bob. Will they succeed? Join Bob and his friends in this amazing adventure as they embark on an unexpected journey to save the world!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ben Spies wrote his first book, Weirdo, when he was nine years old. The Magic Pencil followed soon after at age ten. The true point of difference in Ben’s books is that they are written by a child, for children. Through a child’s eyes and with a child’s voice.
Connect with Ben: Facebook, Website
BOOK INFORMATION
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publication Date: June 2017
Category: Children’s Fiction/Children/Teenager/Junior Fiction/Kids Other
ForAges: 8+
Publisher: Spies Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-473-37777-9
Edited by Richard Bradburn
Cover by Luke Kelly
Typesetting by Luke and Vida Kelly
The World of Greek Mythology LAUNCH OFFER
NZ$20.00
Written by: Young NZ author Ben Spies
Ever wondered what the Greek myths look like through the eyes of a child?
Eleven-year-old author, Ben Spies, writes his version of some of the most thrilling tales from Greek mythology.
From Titans to Olympians, The World of Greek Mythology delivers an action-packed retelling of the myths, from how the world was created to a personal take on some of the greatest and mightiest gods and goddesses.
Ben adds his quirky humour to each chapter as we follow the drama of the legendary Trojan War and the epic voyage of Odysseus. But be warned: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the faint of heart… get ready for bloody battles and horrible deaths.
If you love Greek mythology, or you’re keen to learn more, this book is sure to delight and captivate your imagination
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ben’s passion for writing led him to become a published author at the young age of nine with his first book, Weirdo. The Magic Pencil followed soon after, at age ten. The World of Greek Mythology is Ben’s third book and he shows no signs of slowing down. Go to www.spiespublishing.co.nz and see what’s coming next.
Connect with Ben: Facebook, Website
BOOK INFORMATION
Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
Publication Date: November/2018
Category: Children’s Fiction/Middle Grade/Teenager/Junior Fiction/Young Adult/Kids Other
For ages: 10+
Publisher: Spies Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-473-45586-6
Edited by Helen Vivienne Fletcher
Cover by Luke Kelly
Typesetting by Luke and Vida Kelly
Ever wondered what the Greek myths look like through the eyes of a child?
Eleven-year-old author, Ben Spies, writes his version of some of the most thrilling tales from Greek mythology.
From Titans to Olympians, The World of Greek Mythology delivers an action-packed retelling of the myths, from how the world was created to a personal take on some of the greatest and mightiest gods and goddesses.
Ben adds his quirky humour to each chapter as we follow the drama of the legendary Trojan War and the epic voyage of Odysseus. But be warned: the gruesome world of Greek mythology is not for the faint of heart… get ready for bloody battles and horrible deaths.
If you love Greek mythology, or you’re keen to learn more, this book is sure to delight and captivate your imagination
.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ben’s passion for writing led him to become a published author at the young age of nine with his first book, Weirdo. The Magic Pencil followed soon after, at age ten. The World of Greek Mythology is Ben’s third book and he shows no signs of slowing down. Go to www.spiespublishing.co.nz and see what’s coming next.
Connect with Ben: Facebook, Website
BOOK INFORMATION
Format: Paperback
Pages: 232
Publication Date: November/2018
Category: Children’s Fiction/Middle Grade/Teenager/Junior Fiction/Young Adult/Kids Other
For ages: 10+
Publisher: Spies Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-473-45586-6
Edited by Helen Vivienne Fletcher
Cover by Luke Kelly
Typesetting by Luke and Vida Kelly
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