Sam Osman Books

Quicksilver shortlisted for the Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award.

Sam Osman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:57:17 +0000

They won’t be picking the winner until the summer but I will keep you posted www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lypba

Quicksilver nominated for Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Award - Hurrah!

Sam Osman — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 15:48:15 +0000

How exciting. If you live in Lincolnshire and enjoyed Quicksilver it would be fab if you followed the link below and voted for it. http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/residents/discover-libraries/for-young-people/lincolnshire-young-peoples-book-award-2011/2012/longlist-titles/

I’ve just come back from the SCBWI writers’ conference …

Sam Osman — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:40:27 +0000

. . . where I got to meet some wonderful authors like Frank Cottrell Boyce. Anthony McGowan and Candy Gourlay and some fabulous illustrators like Bridget Strevens- Marzo and Chris Riddell. It made a lovely change from sitting at my computer all day

Quicksilver Film

Sam Osman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:10:04 +0000

Gold Circle Films tell me they have found a writer to develop a script.

SHOUTABOUT!

Sam Osman — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:07:26 +0000

I’m one of the CWISL authors involved in the launch of ShoutAbout! It’s a brand new online magazine designed to showcase YOUR creative writing www.shoutaboutmagazine.com. It’s packed with young people’s work, competitions, news and comments about story making so why not have a look and send us your work.

Competition Winner!

Sam Osman — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:23:30 +0000

Congratulations to Hikma Saleem.

Here is her winning review of Serpent’s Gold.

Summary: Set on the streets of Thornham, in a sweetshop owned by the Browns, Serpent’s Gold is a book about three children, drawn together from three different continents, to save the destiny of the leys. Wolfie, Tala and Zi’ib are assisted by a man called Mr Forester, owner of a magazine called the Earth Mysterian. Wolfie, Tala and Zi’ib attempt to cleanse the leys but a mysterious man named Ridian Winter, member of the infamous organisation, the Manus Sakra, has a plot to turn them onto his side and if that doesn’t work to kill them……
Will Wolfie, Tala and Zi’ib manage to cleanse the leys? And will they finally be reunited with their long lost parents?

I loved the book Serpent’s Gold because it was exciting, action-packed and a brilliant sequel to the first book, Quicksilver. I’m sure that readers of every age will enjoy this book as it is unputdownable.

I felt a little sad at the end but I hope it all works out.

I would recommend this book to people that are 9+, yes even adults, who love adventure and learning about the mysteries of the earth…..

My star rating is five out of five. This book was brilliant!

Have a look at the Girls Heart Books Website

Sam Osman — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:32:41 +0000

http://girlsheartbooks.com/ it’s a great blog site for book lovers and I’ve just posted today’s guest blog.

Quicksilver Film Rights Optioned

Sam Osman — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:06:12 +0000

Gold Circle films in L A tell me that they are close to picking a scriptwriter for the project.

Summer Competition - write a review of Serpent’s Gold

Sam Osman — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:00:41 +0000

In 250 words or less write a review of Serpent’s Gold. The top prize is a £15 Amazon voucher and two runners up will receive a signed and dedicated copy of the book. I will be picking the winner in September.

I had a great time at the Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School Literacy Day!

Sam Osman — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 11:30:38 +0000

Wow, what amazing kids. They came up with some very impressive descriptive pieces and we had a lot of fun.