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What is this book about?
This captivatingly illustrated story takes you on a whirlwind trip through the rumor mill. A new kid is coming to school. Known only as Bust 'em Up Bill, it's not long before the other students have made up their minds what he must be like. Rumors based on fear begin flying around the school! With a nickname like Bust 'em Up Bill, he must have flaming red hair, yellow fangs, the claws of a dragon, and breath that can singe your hair! As the story progresses, the rumors grow wilder and wilder until (gulp!) Bust 'em Up Bill shows up at school.
An important message about the dangers of making assumptions jumping to conclusions about others is delivered in a delightful manner that will captivate young readers and their parents and teachers.
What makes this book unique?
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Michael J. Moorehead was only seven years old when he wrote this story (he's now a much older eleven). First written as a gift for his second grade teacher, Michael decided to see if he could get his story published. With the help of his mother, a writer and editor for newspapers and magazines, he polished his manuscript and sought out publishers.
Suggested Interview Questions
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How old were you when you wrote the story? How old are you now?
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What gave you the idea for your story? Was there a new kid in your class? Was he anything like Bust 'em Up Bill?
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Would you tell us about your teacher, Ms. Lujan, and why you decided to write this story for her?
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What was her reaction when you gave it to her?
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Several years later, you decided to see if you could get your story published? What made you decide to do that?
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What was that process like? What kind of a response did you get from publishers? What's it like to see your book in print?
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What would you like other kids to learn from your story?
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Do you have any plans to write other books?
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The illustrations in your book are fantastic. Where did you find the artist?
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Where can people purchase a copy of The Student from Zombie Island?
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Published by Little Five Star, a division of
Five Star Publications, Inc.
ISBN: 1-58985-072-6
ISBN: 978-1-58985-072-9
Published 2007
$15.95 U.S. ($18.95 Canada), Hardcover, Fiction
www.ZombieIslandBooks.com
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Winner of the
2008 Reader Views
Annual Literary Award
for Best Children's Book
for Ages 7 and Older
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