August 5, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
The Barbarian Librarian - a novel way to deal with school bullying
A new novel by Victorian author Philip Lemon combines
fantasy and adventure to deal with some of the real issues faced by
many children today.
The Barbarian Librarian, Lemon's debut children's
novel, mixes magic, monsters, and the supernatural to highlight problems
such as bullying, dealing with change, friendship, and standing up for
yourself and others. The Barbarian Librarian is an engaging story
full of action, humour and interesting characters, and is sure to become
a children's fantasy classic.
The novel follows the journey of Petra, an 11-year-old
with some serious problems. The school bullies are out to get her, she's
having visions of monsters that seem all too real, her craft project
keeps trying to kill her, and her favourite teacher, the librarian Mrs.
Benson, has been replaced by the sword-wielding lunatic Mr. Cromwell,
who dresses as a barbarian.
Petra's life is spiralling out of control and is seems
only the crazy, new barbarian librarian can save her ... and she might
be the only person who can save him.
The Barbarian Librarian is well written and suspenseful, with plenty
to engage readers. There are good messages about sexism, bullying and
standing up for oneself.
Penny Matthews
Author of Heart of Magic
Philip Lemon is an Australian writer, illustrator and
animator, and lives in the Yarra Valley in Victoria. He was recently
an executive producer on an independent Australian film The Hobby Farm,
and he has written numerous screenplays and children's stories. The
Barbarian Librarian is his first published children's novel. In 2001
Philip published a technical book titled What the Hell Happened to My
Document!?!. He is currently writing a fantasy adventure series for
teenagers and producing an animated children's show for television.
The Barbarian Librarian
By Philip Lemon
126 page paperback novel for ages 9-12
Published in conjunction with Vivid Publishing
Release date: 21 August 2009
ARP (GST Incl.) $16.50
www.barbarianlibrarian.com
Humorous, articulate and entertaining, Philip Lemon is highly recommended
for interview.
For more information, to arrange an interview or request a review copy,
contact Philip Lemon by phone on 0420 926 491 or email philiplemon@bigpond.com.
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