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WORKS BY NATALIE BUSKE THOMAS |
THE MAGIC CAMERA |
1998: GENE PLAY, Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 1
1999: VIRTUAL MEMORIES, Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 2: Oprah's online mystery reading group selection 2000: CAMP CONVICTION, Serena Wilcox Mysteries, book 3: Reviewed by Library Journal 2000: THE MAGIC CAMERA (for kids ages 8-14) 2001: Contributing author to "Confessions of Shameless" series, "Self-Promoters" 2002: Contributing author to "Confessions of Shameless" series, "Internet Promoters" 2003: Contributing author to "A Second Helping of Murder" cookbook written by contemporary mystery authors 2004: Contributing author to"The Obvious Expert" marketing book 2005: THE MAGIC CAMERA play, adapted from the book and performed by a local children's theater group 2006: PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: CHRISTIANA'S STORY play, adapted from the book 2007: NARNIA: THE SILVER CHAIR screenplay and play, adapted from the book by C.S. Lewis 2008: WALK THE PLANK original screenplay and play 2009: JONAH'S LUCK, original screenplay, script, & song lyrics, screenplay premiere and on-stage performance 2010: NEW BOOK COMING SOON! ANGELS MARK -- a novel of my stery and suspense Published or quoted in: * Reader's Digest * Parents magazine * Home Education Magazine * Hoagie's Gifted Education * Futures magazine Additional Credits: * Columnist for the Cannon Falls Beacon * Journalist for the Purdue Exponent |
"There are certain books that I just can't put down. This is one of them. I especially liked that it was funny and mysterious.." --Jake (10 years old), an About.com Kid Reviewer Annabel wishes life was different. One day it WAS. Now Annabel must find a way to undo what THE MAGIC CAMERA has done. THE MAGIC CAMERA (ISBN 0-9666919-3-8) is the first children's book by Natalie Buske Thomas. The target audience is kids ages 8-12. THE MAGIC CAMERA is an adventure/mystery chapter book (short novel) that includes activities in the back of the book. Annabel looks through the lens at her family. Oh how she wishes they would all act a little more normal. She snaps the pictures and then develops them herself. How strange, these aren't the pictures she took... In these pictures her family looks, well, normal. The picture of her teacher is different too. And the ones of the popular kids at school. Just like she'd wished. In fact, everyone is different. And not just in the pictures... Annabel has what she wished for. The popular kids want her, the cutest boy in school wants her, her teachers are fun and her family is normal. But... This isn't what Annabel expected. And, she discovered, it wasn't what she wanted after all. Now she must find a way to undo what the Magic Camera had done. THE MAGIC CAMERA includes an educational photography unit study workbook in the back of the book. Teachers and home-schoolers may reproduce the workbook and activity pages as needed, and/or write directly in the book. THE MAGIC CAMERA book was later adapted for stage by Natalie Buske Thomas and was performed by a local children's group. Natalie Buske Thomas' road to publication was featured in an interview by Rosedog.com: Featured Author and Interview: Rosedog.com "From Rejection to Oprah" Interview: The Charlotte Austin Review Hosted by the Library and Archives of Canada Book Review: Harriet Klausner "Because of the amusement in the air and the talent of Natalie Buske Thomas, the characters seem more real than those found in a drop-dead grave who-done-it. This is a one sitting novel that must be read with pizza to fully absorb the works." Book Review: Susan Ives Book Reviews of Mysteries & Thrillers with a Computer Theme "a Nancy Drew turns thirty caper, with surprisingly good computer details. Jill's experience on the 'women over 30' chat room, where a con man studies her postings to create a sympathetic female buddy, is a harrowing warning about the often false intimacy of the Internet. The author is a gutsy young mother who started her own publishing company when the established presses brushed her off and developed a loyal following. A quick, fun read." Featured Article: Deadly Serious Press Guest Speaker:
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Author Panel "Female Sleuths - Equal or Superior?" "Finally, female sleuths are becoming more common in both police procedurals and P.I. novels. Does a female sleuth have more problems investigating a case? What special appeal does a female sleuth have for readers? Is the plot handled differently if the protagonist is female? Find out what these writers think." 
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