Balls of String by Meghna Sathiapalan
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About the Book
Balls of String is a book that can light up any kid's face with a smile. It has a mix of humor, wit, fun, and even a little bit of Greek history! Simple stories such as The Clever Puppies will surely bring a grin; while The Unexpected will keep you hanging on to each word in anticipation of what comes next...
Join Squirt as he explores the wonders of the seabed. And if you want to find out how the sunflower got its name or how Artemis became a Greek goddess, this book has the answers! So what are you waiting for? Read to your heart's content, and make sure to enjoy every word!
About the Author
Meghna Sathiapalan is a 14 year old writer, introducing her first book. She is Indian-American, currently living in Saudi Arabia. She studies at the American International School of Riyadh. She is currently working on her next book, which is an untitled collection of poems for teens and adults. She describes herself as a petite bundle of fun, energy, and unlimited creativity.
Details
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Oct 17 2008 |
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1440439621 / 9781440439629 |
| Pages | 72 |
| Binding type | US Trade Paper |
| Trim Size | 6"x9" |
| Language | English |
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Cool! I want to get it. Crossed fingers!
-FallingLeaves
I'm so buying it! Beautiful cover, btw!
*** Buckets and Puddles, ~Vanessa:) -- "A good writer write's from their soul..." "Taking writing away from an author is like taking water away from a fish." "Don't save a pitcher for tomorrow--tomorrow it may rain." -Major League Baseball
Oh, wow! thats just awesome! love love love the cover, too!
"Through the rabbit is the truth, whispered the sheriff knowingly. She's been throwing up all afternoon"
Wow that looks awesome
It looks really good
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*Just keep telling yourself that*- MEEEE!!!!
Wow that looks awesome
It looks really good
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*Just keep telling yourself that*- MEEEE!!!!
Oh, good for you!!! And, btw, how did you make the cover? (Like, where di you get the picture and stuff?)
*Create wonderful things* *Be good* * Have fun* *Write on*
THANKS SO MUCH EVERYONE !:D:D:D Actually I took the cover pic myselft and sent my own design to Perry, who altered it and made it this awesome!
THANKS EVERYONE!
Sooooooooo awesome! IT LOOKS (and sounds) GREAT! I hope I can buy it!
And btw, you're so pretty!
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• But the eyes are blind. One must look with the heart...
• Blind people are those who can see, but choose not to.
Awesome! I love it:)
"Live like you're at the bottom, even if you're at the top." - The Jonas Brothers
"You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." - Jack London
I'm gonna buy it if mom lets me..... (crosses finger as well)
"I wasen't worried at all... except for the part I was worried of course!" ~~~ Winnie the Pooh
Yeah, I might buy it...
Buuuuuuuuuut.... I know what I'm definately going to do! I'm going to ask my library to buy it! And if everyone on Kidpub asked their library to buy a copy, think how many would sell! And how many would get out in circulation!
*Create wonderful things* *Be good* * Have fun* *Write on*
OMG THAT is such a SWEET idea! once again THANKS everyone....it's so sweet of you guys all to comment on this.................................I'm so excited TOO!!! Can't wait till you guys publish too!
Oh, and Lauren, thanks so much! *blushes*:P
Oh and btw... the book can also be found on Amazon.com if you search my name "Meghna Sathiapalan"...I tried typing in Balls of String but it didn't work.....
Just to let you guys know...
I can't stop saying it....THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
You can find it on Amazon by searching for "balls of string" in the Books section (use the quote marks). Here's the link:
http://www.amazon.com/Balls-String-Potpourri-Stories-Kids/dp/1440439621/...
Nice job! You rock!
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Real Vampires Sparkle!
"Don't be afraid to try something new. Ametures built the ark, and profesionals built the Tintantic"
Good cover!!! Its cool!
"I wasen't worried at all... except for the part I was worried of course!" ~~~ Winnie the Pooh
THATS AWSOME!! U GOT PUBLISHED!! CONGRATS!!! AWSOME COVER BTW!
ONCE AGAIN......FRAWSOME!!! :D
~*Alexandria*~ o.o AND *NILL@* ICE-CREAM-GIRL! ;)
"I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody." -- Bill Cosby
"Experience is the past tense of experiment." -- Gregory Alan Elliot
Congratulations! Think of in five years, your book in libraries everywhere, surrounding the globe in all different lanuages. Then kids walking up to it and pick it up off the shelves and buy it.
Your so lucky, people can actually BUY your book, then you get money baby! Woo hoo!!!!!!!
hopefully!
thanks a lot everyone :D:D::D
Perry, could you please remove that gory pic of a vampire or something that's under this page? pleasseeeeee...
LOL, you're right it IS gory. I see it too.
Bujt anyways.
CONGRADS! OMG - YPOU SERIOUSLY GOT PUBLISHED!
THAT IS S0 AMAZING!
I imagine you must be very excited... I would be, if I were you!
I'm sorry I didn't see this earlier, I am way busy these days that I rarely get on KP...
But anyways - cute cover, and I am SO happy for you!
:D
Thanks Susmi! I Ya i'm pretty excited....and happy too!!! lol thanks again! oh and CONGRATs about the shirt! My creative cuz :P luv ya
congrats on getting your book published!!! i love your cover
thank you....:D
I can't believe your book was published! The FIRST one on kidpub. And you get to SELL IT! MONEY MONEY!
haha thanks :D
Oh yeah... Did I mention I love the cover? It's awesome!
I'm telling my parents I want that book for Christmas because it sounds awsome!!!!!!!!!!
I know "The Unexpected" was here on KidPub, I favorited it. Lol. Anyway, it's cool that people can publish books here now! Hope I can do it someday. Nice cover too!
"Where are you getting all this money, Spyro? It's not just lying around on the ground, is it? Err... is it? Ah, what do I care, it's MINE now." -Moneybags in Spyro: Year of the Dragon
awwwww thanks you guys! omg u favorited it? wow! thanks :D
This looks really great!!
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