John Boyne Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan November 3, 2015

WIN Books!

WIN this pile of kids’ and teen books by signing up for my monthly Children’s Book Email News in the month of November. … View Post

Tristan August 31, 2015

Children’s Book Week 2015

Congratulations to all the teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators, Melbourne Writers Festival staff and volunteers, parents, kids and teens who made this the best Book … View Post

Tristan December 15, 2014

Two Wolves

‘Two Wolves recalls the great adventure stories of Jack London but with the gritty realism of 21st-century story-telling. Gripping and unpredictable, with a hero … View Post

Tristan December 7, 2014

On the Run

‘On The Run recalls the great adventure stories of Jack London but with the gritty realism of 21st-century story-telling. Gripping and unpredictable, with a … View Post

Tristan November 7, 2013

UK Travel

Our family travel-writing-educational adventure continues. Here’s a wrap-up of a month in the UK in pics and a few words. In London we … View Post

Tristan May 3, 2011

John Boyne – The Writer’s Studio

Author John Boyne on the streets of Dublin. Irish author John Boyne is a good man. He is generous and funny, he reaches out … View Post

Tristan April 1, 2011

Mac Slater Hunts the Cool

‘Reading Tristan Bancks is like jumping on a rollercoaster – fun, exciting and a bit dangerous, too. Where were books like this when I was … View Post

Tristan March 29, 2010

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

1. Creative Work Spaces I’m excited about environments that stimulate fun and creativity at work (like Pixar HQ above, as well as Skywalker Ranch … View Post

Tristan December 18, 2009

John Boyne on Mac Slater

A few months back I had an email from Irish author, John Boyne. John has an excellent writer’s blog at www.johnboyne.com … View Post