Media about Nick …
An article in The Age from when The Kazillion Wish was first published. Click here.
(The good news is I seem to be over my insomnia but am still writing)
An audio interview of Nick by Maggie Ball re The OK Team, and writing in general, at Compulsive Reader (BlogTalk Radio). Click here.
Media about the books …
THE KAZILLION WISH:
“Best book we ever read. Five stars. … Katie, age 9 and Haily, age 12 both read this book and still can’t put it down. Its very funny and full of suprises, totally random humor. We spend time reading it out loud to each other. Highly recommend it!” Amazon.com reader review.
“A highly entertaining adventure-fantasy for young readers (7-11) about what happens when Harlan and Ainsley Banana wish for an also-mum, and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime quest to earn their wish. Action-packed, laugh-out-loud funny, and full of wacky characters.” – Booktopia
“Far-fetched in the best possible way … an energetic, often hilarious tale with a happy ending for all the family.” The Irish Times.
Just to prove I’m being fair, a kid who hated it … Click here.
“… an energetic, Australian-written, British-illustrated, wish quest comic adventure.“ The Times‘ Educational Supplement (UK)
“Children (and their parents and teachers) will enjoy the flights of fancy that have you laughing and smiling as the children face huge challenges to get to the end of their Kazillion Wish. School Librarian (UK)
“The Kazillion Wish is a wild and funny adventure which kids aged 7 to 11 will love. Plenty of fun.” Aussie Reviews.
Zucchini Spacestation’s tenuous connection to Harry Potter … Click here.
THANKS A KAZILLION:
“OMG I love A kazillion wish and thanks a kazillion! Whenever I read them I’m in another world! It’s like I’m actually there with Ainsley and Harlan!!” – Andie (email to Nick)
“hi nick its me sian from wales me and my dad have just read thanks a kazillion we both think its better than the kazillion wish !
in our part of the world its christmas and i got the book off santa” – Sian (email to Nick)
“A funny, energetic and fresh sequel to The Kazillion Wish.” – Booktopia
A review by Sally Murphy in Aussie Reviews. Click here.
“Nick Place’s sequel to The Kazillion Wish is a fast-paced, action-packed and very funny book.” – Boomerang Books. For full review, click here.
THE OK TEAM:
‘A great adventure that used original ideas in its plot.’
– Cameron, 11
‘I liked it because it is an idea no one has used before … It is a book about superheroes but has been twisted to make it funny. Say congratulations to the author for writing such a good book. 9/10.’
– Mateus, 11
‘It was really good! Very creative characters and plots … an exciting story that held my attention. 5 stars! 10 out of 10!’
– Ainsley
Mind-boggling action [and] psychedelic characters … I couldn’t stop laughing.’
– Georgina, 14
‘Even adults would secretly enjoy it.’
– Alex, 14
A review by Sally Murphy @ Aussiereviews.com. Click here.
A review by Maggie Ball at Blogcritics Books. Click here.
A review by Sue Bursztynski at January magazine. Click here.
The OK Team hit YouTube. (Thanks Allen & Unwin). Click here.
“This book is just fun, and original and will keep boys entertained for hours.” Maclean’s Bookshop, NSW, declares The OK Team a ‘staff favourite’. (Thanks!)
“Original and loads of fun, this comedy adventure is set in a unique universe of superheroes and plays with the elements of the genre in unpredictable ways – perfect for young boy readers!” – Booktopia.
A review by Sue Johnston, Marden Education Centre Library, on Read Plus. Click here.
“The OK Team (Nick Place), starring Hazy Retina and his team of misfit novice superheroes, made Leanne Hall ‘laugh constantly with their Melbourne-based misadventures’.” Readings’ best books of 2008.
A review by Luke at Tea Tree Gully (South Australia). Click here.
A sneak preview from herohints.com (the official OK Team website), of teacher notes relating to the book.
THE OK TEAM 2: BETTER THAN OK:
A great review by Sue Bursztynski at January magazine. Click here.
“Hazy Retina a.k.a Focus is back at the helm of his special superhero squad. A follow-up to the hilarious adventures in The OK Team.” – Booktopia.
Mail between Nick and readers of The OK Team and OK Team 2: Better Than OK. Some of the questions are classic.