I just finished the first book in a new
series I’ve been working on for middle grade readers. Can’t say too much about
the book just yet, but I can reveal it’s a story about the angriest pirate who
ever sailed the high seas. I can’t wait to tell you more about the series over
the next couple of months!
Sunday, 25 February 2018
Wednesday, 21 February 2018
Interview
Just Write For Kids has posted an InterviewByBook with The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes. Check it out!
http://www.justkidslit.com/interviewbybook-with-the-teachers-are-in-trouble-and-matthew-hartley/
http://www.justkidslit.com/interviewbybook-with-the-teachers-are-in-trouble-and-matthew-hartley/
Monday, 19 February 2018
The Forgetful Student
Here’s
a poem from my book, The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes. Enjoy!
The
Forgetful Student
When
I arrived at school today
I
felt extremely bad.
I’d
forgotten to do my homework
and
my teacher got quite mad.
She said, ‘You’re very forgetful,’
and she tapped me on the head.
‘Do you think you can fix the problem?’
‘Of course I can,’ I said.
When
I awoke next morning,
my
homework was complete.
I put
it in my schoolbag,
then
headed down the street.
And
when I arrived at school,
I
didn’t know what to say.
Not
a soul turned up for class,
because
it was Saturday.
The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes is available from Amazon and all other good bookstores.
Monday, 12 February 2018
The Little Free Library
Recently I sent my book, A Fright in the
Night and Other Rhymes to the Little Free Library, which is located on Walker
Dr, Soledad, California.
The Little Free Library has various books
that cater to both adults and children, and I’m thrilled that my book is amongst
them.
Here's an interview with me that was put up on the
libraries billboard, when I was featured as author of the week.
From an early age he had a love of
reading and making up his own stories. He was so eager to be an author he
printed out his first book on his home computer when he was eleven. It was
called Psycho Robots, and he sold several copies to students from his class.
Many years later, in 2016, he published the
humorous poetry collection, A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes. The book
was filled with poems about witches, giants, vampires and many more scary
creatures.
In February this year, his second book of
poetry, The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes will be released. In the
book you’ll find The King of Burps, the teacher who got detention and many more
colorful characters.
Matthew is excited to have his book
included in the Little Free Library, and hopes his stories will encourage
children to read more.
He is currently working on his first
chapter book series for younger readers. It’s a swashbuckling adventure on the
high seas!
To learn more about Matthew’s work, check
out his Facebook group.
If you’d like to check out the Little Free
Libraries facebook page here’s the link:
Thursday, 4 January 2018
New Poem
Here's a new poem from my book, The Teachers are in Trouble and Other Rhymes, which is coming out soon!
The Magician
A
magician came to school
and
I really liked his show.
I
wonder how he did his tricks,
I’d
really like to know.
First he tapped his top hat
and said a magic word.
A fluffy bunny jumped out,
followed by a bird.
Then
he told us, ‘I can fly,’
and
soon began to rise.
I
couldn’t see one single string,
which
filled me with surprise.
But the last trick was the best,
he used a volunteer.
My teacher put her hand up
and he made her disappear.
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Spooky Halloween Books for Kids
Author Susan Day has made a list, Spooky
Halloween Books for Kids, and A Fright in the Night and Other Rhymes has been
included. Thanks Susan :)
Click on the link below to see the list.
Sunday, 15 October 2017
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