Ben Spies wrote `Weirdo' when he was only nine years old. A wild imagination and a passion for writing were the main ingredients that inspired him to start writing books. Ben has always loved writing and reading, particularly books with lots and lots of adventures. Ben has a very peculiar, funny sense of humour and he loves character with funny names... but most of all, Ben loves making people laugh through his writing. Since Weirdo, he hasn't stopped writing and his new book - `The Magic Pencil' followed soon after.
Review: Balmoral School Librarian
Weirdo has recently been reviewed by the assistant librarian at
Balmoral School. Anita was blown away by Ben's language,
imagination and sense of humour.
"For example, to shake off the boss poacher who's hanging off their
escape helicopter, Ben sings a horrible song on loop until the
poacher drops off with the torture of it. Everyday speech packed
with dialogue propels the action (Quick, swing! Take cover!) Ben
uses present tense to heighten the reality, and there are jokes and
laughs on every page. "Claire hits Max where it really hurts for a
boy..."
Kapiti Now
Ben was interviewed by the Kapiti Now and they too were fascinated
by Ben's passion to write and create stories for his peers to
enjoy.
They loved the fact that Ben's books have an authentic child's
voice:
"Most books written for children are authored by adults, 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. The irreverent humour and story-telling from a young
person's perspective mean that these books really speak to their
audience in an authentic tone that they understand and enjoy."
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