Guestbook!

Colin Thompson
Bellingen Australia
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2005
 
April S.
I just read The Violin Man and it was breathtaking. The illustrations supported the story beautifully and I loved the style of art; similar to my own. The story was beautiful. Loved every minute of it and I spent ages on each page, aborbing every detail. I will read it over and over and no doubt find something new every time. Thankyou for your books! They are an inspiration to writers like myself and a beautiful picture of the unspoken emotions of life.
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2005
 
Joel Chensee
Newcastle Australia
I am 8 years old. My favourite book is Ruby. What is your favourite book? I wrote a story about a planet called Pluto for a story competition. But I didn't win. I have one brother and one sister. My favourite pet is Max, a Pomerianian, besides the rabbits and guinea pigs.
Date: Friday, December 30, 2005
 
Tylah Jayne
gold cost aus
hi my name is Tylah and you are one of the best writters i have ever herd of. last year i had to do a biography on and auther and i chose you and why i dont no oh and i forgot to tell you i am 9 on the seond of feb at the momont i am only 8 i hope you had a lovly christmas and a happy new year for last year and this year. when it says in the biography that you first name was willment that hapend to me i will alwas remember you from a friend Tylah Jayne Webley have fun
Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2006
 
Krissy Thornbrugh
Chester, Virginia USA
Your illustrations are magical and transport this parent into the most wonderful and imaginative places! Thank you....
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2006
 
Caroline Karlsson
Sweden
Hello! I was just wondering if Space, the final effrontery is going to be published in sweden? I have read the first book and I loved it!
Date: Monday, January 9, 2006
 
Ian Sanders
Queanbeyan Australia
Hello, Colin.
My name is Ian. I am 47 years old and when I grow up I want to be a writer like you. Well, maybe a really well paid one instead. I accidentally bought "Future Eden" a while ago and read it. Last Christmas I read it again. You'd think I'd learn. Then at my local library I found "Laughing for Beginners" which I am currently ripping through, though I tend to spend a while on the rude bits.
Having fallen in love with Kaye from "FE" I now need to find the sequel.
All the best with your writing/ drawing/ welding or whatever it is you're up to at the moment.
Date: Monday, January 9, 2006
 
Kari Marie
Lexington, Kentucky United States
My 6 year old daughter Amelia chose THE LAST ALCHEMIST from the library for the "crazy funny hilarious pictures". We had alot of fun finding Max and the story was wonderful. She takes the book everywhere to study something she might have missed. I am sure we will be checking out more of your books soon. Thank you.
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
 
Nick Texidor
Dorrigo Austraya!
Hello sailor!
Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2006
 
Daphne Lee
Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Hi Colin. I love your work. It's hard to come by in Malaysia so thank goodness for this site. Actually I'm mentioning you in my column (I'm a journalist) this weekend and, looking at the site, I suddenly realised that you live in Australia! I'm coming to Sydney in May (for a children's book confereence) and I thought it worth a shot to ask if you would grant me an interview. I understand if you would rather not. I just want to say you are one of my favourite illustrators. Thanks!
Date: Tuesday, January 17, 2006
 
Nancy "Grammaw"
St. Paul, Minnesota USA
Colin-

Glad to see you are still writing--I was worried that you had stopped! I have all your picture books, and just love them, even at almost age 49!
So imaginative and incredibly detailed--smaller worlds within larger worlds--I never tire of them! And I have been looking for and
finding Max and Cafe Max on almost every page. Can't wait to get your newest one-keep up the stellar work! (any plans for a picture book with gardens in it? or an antique shop? )
Date: Thursday, January 26, 2006
 
Chow Mei
Malaysia
I hav a 7yr old boy and we both like to draw and look at beautiful illustrations & pictures.
Date: Monday, January 30, 2006
 
claire janssen
hastings new zealand
Hi Collin

I could spend hours reading your picture books - oh I do! I go into an entirely different world and I think you are an extremely clever artist. Thanks for the escapism but it doesn't keep mum from telling me to "tidy your room Claire"! Write more awesome books, I can't wait to get the new ones.
From "drowning in your books", Claire (12)
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
 
sharon wrigley
hastings new zealand
Hi Colin
Sharon here, Claires mum. Claire showed me your books and I read and enthuse over them with great delight. I paint and my dream is to write and illustrate a book - for any age - one of the most appealing aspects about your books. I think I might buy some for the coffee table and laughing for beginners for my husband and myself. Fabulous website by the way, thanks for the great info and amazing books.
From "drowning in your books too" SHARON
Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2006
 
lotti
london england
i love ur books espesially how 2 live 4ever its great
Date: Friday, Feburary 3, 2006
 
Matilda MIllar-Carton
Canberra Australia
I loved your book the Floods 1.Do you think you will make a movie of it?
Matilda
Date: Saturday, Feburary 4, 2006
 
Ronda Eden
callington australia
You are pretty incredible mate!
Date: Friday, Feburary 10, 2006
 
Nancy Kvasnicka-Slotterback
des moines, iowa usa
I love, love, love your picture books. I became acquainted with them when I worked at a book store (I love children's books) and look forward to each new one. Thanks for sharing your talent! --Nancy
Date: Saturday, Feburary 11, 2006
 
Rosalie P
Marietta US
Hi Colin,
I have long been in love with your books. Expecially your picture books. I have collected everyone you have done. My latest addition was "Castles". Keep up the great work!!

Regards,
Mrs Rosalie P Brown
Date: Sunday, Feburary 19, 2006
 
claire mc
hobart australia
we at howrah primary (3/4 HilL) love your books and are currently studying your work!!!! we really love your detailed pictures!!!
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
 
3/4 Hill
Hobart Australia
Dear Colin,
Our 3/4 class love your books and we think you are the coolest illustrator.
Are you planning a trip to Hobart?
We would love you to visit our school!
Pleeeaassee write back!!!!!!
Love from 3/4 Hill and Claire!
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
 
Ingrid Baldwin
Hobart Tasmania
Dear Colin Your books appeal to many children and inspire teachers in many grades. Your illustrations help people discover things about the world and about themselves. I am making a large display in the library with material from your website and children's work. Thank you for improving our world
Date: Wednesday, March 1, 2006
 
Nara
I want you to know that i love your books! especially the floods. i like how its kinda disgusting and interesting in the same way. i love reading it so much that i read the whole book in 1 day in my spare time. Please keep continueing your books!
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2006
 
Codie Maynard
Geelong Australia
Hi Colin Thompson. I am 12 years old and i love your book "How To Live Forever". I dont like many things but i liked your book very much, its awesome. You illustations are the best i have ever seen. Well i gotta go now. I signed this while in library so i gotta go.
Date: Monday, March 6, 2006
 
Kye Smith
Gold Coast Australia
Hi,

I am 6 years old and I enjoy reading your books. You are coming to my school this week and I can't wait.
Kye
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2006
 
Jay Budd
Gold Coast Australia
Hi, my name is Jay and I am 7. I love this website !!!!
See you soon ...
Date: Thursday, March 9, 2006
 
Jack Degnan
Oban, Argyll Scotland
I first heard of you when I attended a two day conference, the first day of which was on creative literacy. Your book 'Falling Angels' was used by the presenter and I was completely taken by both the story and the illustrations. My curiosity led me to search out your website which I am extremely impressed by.
I will definitely purchase some of your books and read them to pupoils in classes in the school of which I am head teacher.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
 
Debbie Moore
Stockport Cheshire
Hi,
I am really intrigued by a calendar you did in roughly 1988 for a bank. My mum has kept the pictures and put them all into seperate frames. They are of tree houses. I think there is also what looks like a little seagull in each picture where you have signed each of the calendar months. I cannot find anything about this calendar on the web and wonder if you can tell me anything more about it. Also does anybody know of anymore of these calendars being printed the same as this one. My children have all adored the pictures as they have grown up and think they are great.
I think your drawings are brilliant and nobody does them like you do.
Debbie Moore
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
 
2K
Gold Coast Australia
We have enjoyed reading your books. We have been discussing what type of Author and Illustrator you are. We are REALLY looking forward to seeing you at the Somerset College Celebration of Literature.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
 
2K and
Gold Coast Australia
We have enjoyed reading your books. We have been discussing what type of Author and Illustrator you are. We are REALLY looking forward to seeing you at the Somerset College Celebration of Literature.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
 
Clover Hill
Gold Coast Australia
We have enjoyed reading your books. We have been discussing what type of Author and Illustrator you are. We are REALLY looking forward to seeing you at the Somerset College Celebration of Literature.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
 
Lachlan
gold coast, Queensland Australia
I saw you at Somerset College and I like your books.I'm six years old.
Date: Friday, March 10, 2006
 
Chloe
Hong Kong China
I've read the book called 'How To Live Forever' (the story 1 not picture)
It's so good!! All the plots and characters!!
You should really read it!!

Date: Saturday, March 11, 2006
 
Brian Schwab
Spring Grove U.S.A. + Mexico
I just read Future Eden. I can't wait to read book 2
Date: Saturday, March 11, 2006
 
allivia
Gold coast Australia
Hi Colin Thompson your books are great and the best book you have written is
"how to live forever". I had a great
time seeing you at Sommerset College last week.
Date: Sunday, March 12, 2006
 
Lachlan
Gold Coast Australia
Hi, My name is Lachlan. I saw you at the Somerset College Literature week. I enjoy your books and hope to get 'The Floods'for my birthday.
Your Friend Lachlan
Date: Monday, March 13, 2006
 
rosie hoogedeure
sydney australia
The Floods1 was the best book i ever read!!!!!!!!!
The Floods 2 was even better but Valla(the oldes child that sucks blood)was not in it and it was all about Orkward Warlock you don't really hear about the Floods very much.
I can't wait for the 3rd book to come out!!!!
Date: Friday, March 17, 2006
 
Janet Price
Cardiff U.K.
Brilliant illustrations that are absorbing. Great stories also, what a find, will be keeping these books as family heirlooms. Hope to entertain family for generations!
Date: Monday, March 20, 2006
 
onyeoru
lome togo
I just breez inot your books and l love the prefrace l will it over again.Onyeoru confirm.
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
 
paul andrew
bradford england
i am colourblind and left-handed noticed your site and wondered what u had to say on the subject.thankyou pab
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2006
 
Carmel Lee
Burnie Tasmania
My six year old son simply adores your books.He is totally absorbed in the story and the illustrations.He searches the school library for anything you have written.And we both enjoy searching for Max and cafe Max on each page.We try to see who can find him first.Thankyou for the wonder and imagination you instil with your books.
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2006
 
Bridget McKenzie
London UK
This is the best author's site there is: generous, rich, open, good-looking. I used to be head of learning at the British Library until 2 weeks ago, but now have lots of freelance projects to do - books, exhibitions, websites on art, literature and education. I'll link to this site. And now I know who the little doggy in the window of your books is!
Date: Friday, March 24, 2006
 
Brearna
Gold coast
Hi my name is Brearna,
And i saw you at somerset college of literature.And i just adore your books especially How to live forever,gilbert,the floods 1.
Date: Monday, March 27, 2006
 
essie
hamilton, vic australia
my 6, 14 and 16 year old and i have just read 'The short and incredibly happy life of Riley'. How beautifully you have put into words and pictures what i have thought for some time. It was also serendipitous to come across your book at a time when i was feeling sorry for myself. :)I am back to counting my blessings and enjoying the moment. Thank you!!!
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2006
 
chennie
alfea magix
I love your books
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
 
Jack Lau
Hong Kong China
Your books are GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Date: Wednesday, March 29, 2006
 
CHLOE DENNIS
LITTLEHAMPTON ENGLAND
Your books are absolutely wonderful, fantastic illustrations, can't wait for the next ones.
Date: Thursday, March 30, 2006
 
Linda Lens
Castro Valley, California United States of America
Your Art work is completely inspiring and contagious!! I
especially LOVE your "spooky" stuff! Things like THAT need
to be put out there more and more, these were my favorite
things as a child and now, as a mother of two, they are OUR
favorite types of books to collect! Remember my name,
some day I will contribute to the world through
Art....ofcouse inspired by You!
Date: Friday, March 31, 2006
 
Sue Johnston
Adelaide Australia
What a great web site to showcase the wonderful work of Colin Thompson!
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2006
 
brooke bevilaqua
QLD Australia
hay! i love your floods books i've got everone so far you have to keep writing them. from brooke somerset collage
Date: Friday, April 7, 2006
 
Tayla
Gold coast Austrlia
dear colinthompson you have great books .and i gust love them. i reacan you are so cool.and so does my friend Bree.by the way my name is Tayla.
Date: Monday, April 10, 2006
 
Sharon
Morwell Australia
Colin, your writing is so easy to read and relate to. There are many people on the school circuit who show kids their work and talk about writing and illustrating.....that are really BAD. Why don't you do it? (if you don't already) You seem to have a good sense of humour, are very talented and have something to share that people of all ages can relate to. You new way of illustrating (using your Mac) is really something worth sharing with kids (and teachers!) Thanks for such a interesting site.
Date: Sunday, April 16, 2006
 
mmm
fish earth
good books
Date: Monday, April 17, 2006
 
Chloe
Australia
Hey, I luv The Floods books I am obsessed with them they are the best books I have ever read!!!!
Keep up the great work!!
expect some mail from me because I am doing an assignment on the Floods 1 I finished it in 2 days!!

Hey every1 who read this guest book!!!!
Date: Wednesday, April 19, 2006
 
Bree
GoldCoast Austrlia
Hey colin Thompson my name is Bree,
And my best friend is Samantha my and we hang out all the time.Whose your best friend?My poppy is studying to proofread and edit books.


BYE COLINTHOMPSON SEE YOU SOON
P.S YOUR GOOD FRIEND BREE.

Date: Thursday, April 20, 2006
 
Eileen Broadbent
Newcastle upon Tyne England
I am a special needs teacher. Whenever I teach food chains and life cycles I use stories from 'Sid the Mosquito' and 'Attila the Bluebottle' to illustrate the ideas. The students love it and it makes for some brilliant discussions. My favourite story is 'Going to Sleep' from 'Sid' it strikes a chord and even at 53 still makes me cry whenever I read it.
Thank you for some lovely stories and illustrations which are quite stunning.
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2006
 
Sonya
Gold Coast Australia
Your books are unbelievable! I brought one of your books
for my son yesterday at the Illustration store at
Southbank...but when I got home and read the book I
decided the book was now mine! (Sorry Ollie)...and I had to
find out
more ...did you have other books I could get a hold of?
etc..etc. So I visited your website and I am hooked!

I am going to get every one of them. And when my son is
old enough (he is only 9 months) I am going to sit with him
and read them to him. We will pour over the images
together. I draw in my spare time (well use to anyway!) and
when I looked at your pictures it was like someone was
drawing what was in my head! Keep up the fantastic work! I
will be visting your website often to find out about any new
books. What a breath of fresh air. I am re-inspired!
Date: Sunday, April 23, 2006
 
Maddy Smith
Auckland New Zealand
your drawings are amazing! i love them! Every time i look at them i see something different.
Date: Monday, April 24, 2006
 
MR OWERRI
AL USA
I LOVE THIS SITE AND ALL UR BOOKS BEEN WITH ME AND MY FAMILY. UR BOOKS ARE ALL OKAY. KEEP GIVING US
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2006
 
GelaSkins
Toronto Canada
Great stuff, Colin.
Date: Friday, April 28, 2006
 
Phoebe Crouch
Perth Australia
Love the floods series.
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2006
 
Brearna
hi colinthompson how are you.
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2006
 
tim j
auckland new zealand
future eden rocks. it was quirky and strange in its own way. cant wait to read the 2nd one. hope theres more to come
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2006
 
andrea joseph
wales
GOD I LOVE YOUR BOOKS!!
Date: Monday, May 8, 2006
 
Frankie
Liverpool U.K
I love your books they are the best i am 12 and i think they are great i really love your books and illustrasions as they are very adventurios!!!
Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2006
 
Rozy Wren
All your books are truly inspiring!!! Love the pictures. the tower to the sun was the best i've read so far.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
 
Bryanna Williams
Ur books rock thank you so much.
Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2006
 
Beth Guichard
Elizabeth Australia
Hi, I was wondering do you know Petrina Washington? well i do and i am one of her actors in 'Riley' And I LOVE your books there so interesting and fun to read 'cos i love 'The short but incredibly happy life of Riley'
your my best Author!
Bethxx
Date: Thursday, May 18, 2006
 
Jaquie
Geelong Australia
Hi I like you books. and i also like Max the dog! kiss me you fool!
love Jaquie
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Kimberley Todd
why is Max an ugly dog?
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Thomas Simpson
North Geelong
Hi i'm Thomas Simpson and i am 11 years old.
I like your book how to live forever and the last clown and circus.
Your a great author
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Kimberley Todd
Geelong Austrilia
i think your books are good but why is Max on every book? dont you think Max is an ugly?
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Katherine
Geelong Australia
Your books rule and so do I
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
K
Geelong Australia
your books are great and very imaginitive.
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Craig Mulder
Geelong Australia
your books are great and very imaginitive.
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Cheristoph
Geelong australia
I reale like your books and i would reale like to see sume books for children that are for the ages 4 to 7.
from
christopher(chris)
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Marc Spiller
Geelong Austrailia
What I think of your books are great and I mean
greatttttttttttttt! I realy like Finding ATLANTIS
and How to live forever.
So bye
from Marc Spiller
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
callum turner
geelong australia
your books r so cool i love the pictures in them. i am 11 and go to manifold heights p.s. keep up the good work!
from callum
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Emily
geelong australia
i realy enjoy reading you'r books especialy atlantis and how to live forever my class reads them in them in librery it realy good i love your illastrations theyr really good i love them.how old are you
from Emily

p.s look out for brads e-mails from manifold hieghts p.s
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
Courtney Gould
Geelong Australia
Hi Colin,
We are in grade 6 and we are 12 and 11 at Mano!Welove your books and your illistrations are fabulous. Our favorite is How To Live Forever. We gotta go cya
From Us!!
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
sam abley
geelong australia
hi colin,
i'm 10 and i've read all of ur books.my favourite book is how to live forever. how many other books are u gonna make.
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
mitch
geelong australia
i like how you put a dog in all your pictures. it is relly cool.i would like you to come to my school, its manafold hights primary school geelong. can you tell me of all the books you've writen.can you e-mail me please, its,
mjepson@dodo.com. from mitchell jepson.


P.S i love max a lot
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
callum
geelong oz
yoyoyoyoyo
like our mesasges
Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2006
 
elliott
Hello colin thompson! i have just got casTles out from the library & its GREAT!you are a great author~illustrator!
from Elliott Ferris!
Date: Friday, May 26, 2006
 
Mat
Norwich UK
Amazing work, amazing web site!



Date: Friday, May 26, 2006
 
P. Applebee
I found Future eden in my local library and it's brilliant, but i really must read number two!
Date: Friday, June 2, 2006
 
Bryn
Westport New Zealand
Hi,
My name is Bryn. I am six years old, nearly seven. Almost every day I get your books out of the libray. My favourite one is How to Live Forever because there is lots of stuff to look at and little and big things to find. I love it when the books come alive. My grandmother, who is a teacher, loves your books too. One day, I hope my grandmother might buy me my own copies of all your books.
Right now, I have been to the library this morning and have got The Paradise Garden, Falling Angels, Looking for Atlantis, The Violin Man, and How to Live Forever.
And I'm your favourite fan.
Love from Bryn
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2006
 
Ruth Kelly
USA
Was introduced to your books, Ruby and The Paradise Garden, in the early 2000's. Have really enjoyed the illustrations. Keep up the good work.
Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2006
 
Chloe
QLD Australia
Hi all the people out there Colin I love your books especially The Floods can't wait for number 3 to come out and all the other ones after that!!
Maybe later in the month you will get a letter from me I am doing a reading assignment at school and it just so happens that I'm reading The Floods Book -Neighbours and one of the activities is to write a letter to the author which is what I'm doing...
Date: Sunday, June 11, 2006
 
Nancy
I love the little dog or the shadows of a thing thats in your illustrations.
Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
 
junaid rungan
Auckland New Zealand
You came to our school today Roscommon in Manurewa South
Auckland and talked to the kids. I believe i enjoyed it as much as
the children. Love the way that you are so enthusiastic, yet child
like in the way you talk about the experiences or ideas that led
to your books. Only read Paperbag prince, but have already been
hooked and am sure my students will find something in it for
each of them. It has also given me a new attitude to children and
the way they write and what we as teachers expect.
Thanks alot Colin _ Junaid
Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2006
 
kaylea mcaleesse
manchester england
grait page colin i would never put spam on you page im kaylea as you may now i am 8 years old 9 on 11th of july 2006 i love books i write poems im not that famous with my poetry i under stand a lot and love to help with every thing i can i read paradice garden great illastrations what happens when peter goes home?
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006
 
charlotte wilkinson
englandcambridgeshire england
i have always loved looking for atlantis-i feel theres something special about it because the first time i got it out i was really young and i loved looking at the picture-i got it out every time i could after that and i always found something new.i got it out so much it fell apart and i havent been able to read it since then i am now 13 by the way and i still absoloutely love them i am trying to do that sort of thing for my art test! you are a true inspiration and your books are my favourite ever!
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006
 
charlotte wilkinson
cambridgeshire england
i have always loved looking for atlantis-i feel theres something special about it because the first time i got it out i was really young and i loved looking at the picture-i got it out every time i could after that and i always found something new.i got it out so much it fell apart and i havent been able to read it since then i am now 13 by the way and i still absoloutely love them i am trying to do that sort of thing for my art test! you are a true inspiration and your books are my favourite ever!
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006
 
den
Moscow Russia
http://gogo.batcave.net/
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2006
 
lekshmen
albany new zealand
i love you book you came to my school on the 17 of june.your books are relly cool
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2006
 
Ruth Lever
Auckland NZ
I enjoyed your talk today. Dad liked knowing you use a Mac laptop!
Date: Sunday, June 18, 2006
 
Laurel Morley
Auckland New Zealand
Thoroughly enjoyed your talk at Storylines Festival yesterday. Have always found your illustrations fascinating and I can now appreciate the 'cynical' humour that produces them! Looking forward to buying (and having first read!) of 'The Floods' for our school library.
Date: Monday, June 19, 2006
 
Rachel Barratt
I was at your talk at Albany jr high on sunday (I think sunday) and I loved it! This is a really cool website and I'll be buying one of your iPod cover thingies for my brother's iPod for his birthday! Good luck with your Floods books - You should make a Lost one.
Date: Monday, June 19, 2006
 
Neslea Abuke
Brisbane Australia
Dear Colin Thompson,
I love your books and your site aswell. I just have one query. Is Amy Lissiat a real woman or is it just you?

Thanks
Date: Thursday, June 22, 2006
 
Edward Shakspeare
England
I like story of How To Live Forever. Eleanor.

I like the way you have changed the titles of the books in how to live forever. Edward.

Great book. Captured our imagination! Their mum, Kate
Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
 
Ashlea Webby
Napier New Zealand
i LOVE! ur bookz they're like WOW! and that Floods Family seris is wonderful.and at school we had to do a book review on a book in our school libiy.
Date: Wednesday, June 28, 2006
 
Lou Harrison
England
Magnificent books, magnificent website.

(Did I just sound sickeningly fawning??)
Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
 
lydia laine-smith
Wellington New Zealand
Totally cool , smart and enjoyable for anyone to read. And i like your imagination!!!!!!!!!!!( also....awsome pictures! )
Date: Friday, June 30, 2006
 
Mandie Gardiner
Caboolture Australia
I adore your books. They are the first ones I reach for each year when my new Prep students come to the Library for story time. The Short and Incredibly Happy Life of Riley is my absolute favourite!
Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
 
beowulf the
feilding is not a city, ok? country? what country? i dont see any country, only a computer screen.
i liked your pictures in the castle book, they were awesome.
and this is what i could see in the picture below, but it wouldnt let me put it into the textbox:
i could see:
a black rectangle with a yellow window and a black dog with knobbly knees and a whippy tail, and a capital M and a lower case A and a capital X ( oh, and the dog has a shadow too, and its ears are too long.)
Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
 
this is
the dogs ears arent actually too long, i was just saying that.
Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
 
beowulf again
the dogs ears arent actually too long, i was just saying that.
Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
 
Leigh James
Murwillumbah Australia
Hi Colin, I was reading your book The Violin Man to my 5 yr old boy Jesse tonight, and had a good old cathartic cry! I wasn't expecting to be completely disarmed by your elegant and soulful storytelling and stunned by your illustrations... but there I was! I'm a 47yr old musician/singer who has known the street and the stage and i thank you for your wonderful insight... keep writing my friend... already a fan, Leigh James
Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
 
Eugene
Hong Kong China
future Eden is GREAT! Somehow, I like Douglas the most. Keep writing and I'll keep reading.
Date: Monday, July 3, 2006
 
Bruno
São Paulo Brazil
Hi!!!!! I see your site and i´m really shocked!!!! Is amazing your work the art of books is one of the best things if i see in my life!!!! sorry my bad english !!!

Please i just want know how i can do to use one of your images in my site??? I have a music project of experimental progressive sound ! My site is: http://ogordoeosfatos.multiply.com
i hope you listen my music!!!! Again...sorry my bad bad english ok???

Tanx for your attention!!!!!

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Date: Tuesday, July 4, 2006
 
anthony
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Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2006
 
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Amy
i have to say Colin i luv the floods i jst got the second book it is fabulous brillant jst fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
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Melbourne Victoria
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Bridget
melbourne Australia
hey, i like your books i read the vilon man it was good i read the riley one its got some funny FUNNY pictures!!
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BRIDGET
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
nyawal
Melbourne austalia
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Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
aaron tremolada
i love the book the short and intresting life of Riley. it's really good because it teachers you a lesson but i dont no the lesson
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
aaron tremolada
is Amy Lissiat your alias or what can you tell me plz
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
Teigan Nicol

what is about amy lisseate that made you make her the author when it was you?I am very intrested to find out what that means
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Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
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He has alot of good books and i would like to read them all because they look good.
Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
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Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
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Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
 
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melborne austraila
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</tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, July 20, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:billabong_bw@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Bree cheeky</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>hey!<br>i luv ur book how to live forever, i am reading it for a literatre circle task and it is an awsum book, i cant wait to finish it!<br>bree<br></font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Sunday, July 23, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:georgia_judd@kambala.nsw.edu.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Georgia </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I love your books and your website - they are great! :)</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, July 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:nixa_rox_59@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Nicola </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>syndey australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hey colin, we have been looking at your website in school and answering some questions. i am 12 years old and you are coming to our school soon to give us a talk. we are very excited about you coming and happy that you are going to share your knowledge with us.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, July 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:emmajdobson@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Sarah Johnson</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hello Colin i hear you are coming to our school and we are very excited and are looking forward to your visit. your web page is very interesting and insightful.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, July 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:jordo_54@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Jordo </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>sydney Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>hey Colin we have been readi9ng your website and you r comin to our scool-Kambala we hope you have fun y\talking to us and it is 2 days after my b'day that ur comin ur website is very interestin cya soon jordo</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, July 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:sherrbet@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> liv </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>hey colin u rok ma werld i (L) ur books they r soo cool (L) ur fans at kambala n look 4ward 2 c ing u come</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, July 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:robyn.bookluck@bigpond.com.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> ally </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>corowa Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>hi colin<br>i'm a big fan i really like reading your floods books their really good.i'm going to sudan and i'm not getting back until christmas so i probably wont be able to get your next book.so i was wandring if you could email me and tell me what it is about email adress robyn.bookluck@bigpond.com.au<br>p.s.could you hold the book home and away on the shelves just a bit longer please.<br>from a great fan not a crazy one*<br>ally*</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:strawberrydreams13@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Pascal2 </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hey Colin Thompson i see Max in every page of every book!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:sxc_lebstar94@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> fatima Rafraf</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>sydney australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i was trying to find the book which was called The Last Circus but it wasnt on ur site anywayz i am a big fan of your books i hope to meet u one day luv fatima!!!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:sxc_lebstar94@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> fatima </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>sydney australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>im sorry about my email it isnt mine i just use it for skool purposes haha anyways i was searching ur site for a picture book called the last circus but it isnt here. I am a huge fan of your books i hope to meet u one day i hope!!! luv fatima!!<br></font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, July 27, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:jessmouse1@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> jessica </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>dunedin nz</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>love ur bookz!(the floodz rock!)</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Saturday, July 29, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:brie_rox_da_world@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> brieanna ryan</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love the floods this is a mad website</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:superchick_audrey@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> audrey o'carroll-mcrae</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>byron bay australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love your books especialy the last circus!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:britz_bratz31@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> brittany </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>melbourne australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i really like the books you make they are really funny.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 10, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:britz_bratz31@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> brittany D'silva</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>melbourne australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i really like the books you make they are really funny.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 10, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:helenn13@yahoo.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Helen </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Mackay, Queensland </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>The book about Riley is the first I've read and I shared it with my husband. He bought me my own copy and now when one of us a bit tense, the other says 'Come on, release your inner Riley' and we smile and take a breath and calm down. We are in our late forties and will nurture our inner Rileys forever. Thank you, we are very grateful.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, August 14, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:jeremysupter@yahoo.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Jermey Sumpter</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Calafornia America</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I luv your books and most of all...<br><br>I LUV JERRY!!!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, August 14, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:jeremysupter@yahoo.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Jeremy Sumpter</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Calafornia America</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I luv your books and most of all...<br><br>I LUV JERRY!!!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, August 14, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:sarah_hare@xtra.co.nz><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Rhiana Jade</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Auckland New Zealand</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I loved your first book of the floods and found the pictures very amusing and could not stop reading it i can not wait to read the other books in the floods series.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:tess_is_a_babe@hotmail.co m><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Tessa </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Albury Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>This is a very cool site everyone should come th this sight. I really like your pictures they are very cool</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:taylahsinead@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> taylah </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>melbourne autralia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Your books are cool and funny you are a great Author and i love your books especialy your book with max</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 17, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:osama@imbombingyou.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> osama binladan</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>new bagdad heaven</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>im gonna bobm you</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Friday, August 18, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:bla_bla_bla-1258@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> sonya potts</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>brisbane queensland</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i think you are the 2nd best author in the world. the 1st best author is paul jennings</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Monday, August 21, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:green_day_rock_my_world77@yahoo.com.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Phoebe </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I love the floods series, you are a very talanted author</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:lucybelle93@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> molly newton</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>newcastle australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>hi colin<br>congrats on winning the award <br>my fave book is the floods 1 & 2<br>from molly</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:blob348@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Lauren </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>YOur books are great!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:jem_stone95@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> julie </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>thumbs up!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 23, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:elizjohn@bigpond.net.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Elizabeth Phillips</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Sydney Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Although I'd seen your book and "skimly" read them...it wasn't until I read and became entangled in the bookshelves of "How to Live Forever" that I became an ardent fan! Your WONDERFUL ".....Life of Riley" has cemented my opinion of you..and in the past three weeks I have read it to about 20 classes of high school students! <br>I didn't really think about the voice I needed to use but the voice that came to as I read it aloud that first time..has stayed with me. speaking to another moonlighting librarian.. he also spoke about having a "voice". I'm glad that there's someone like me who thinks like that too...we've both admitted that it was the first book that definitely need a particular voice! i've heard otheers read "Riley" without "a voice" ..and it's not the same!<br>I really needed to buy my own copy..because this book has become a part of me ...and last night I recreated Riley into a 2D three foot high "being" so that my son Michael "Norman" could accompany him at/to a Book Week Parade today.<br>Congratulatios on winning the Picture Book of the Year Award!! I'm glad the judges agreed with me this year! Finding a voice for your book encouraged me to find a voice so that you could hear my voice!<br>With congratulatory smiles,<br>Elizabeth</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:osama@hotbombing.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> osama </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>new bahgdad your mumma</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>fuck u!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:bd_112@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> cecelia </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i've just read the short and incredably happy life of riley and it <br>rocks</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:bd_112@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Bianca </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>you books rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:sandee.rumball@latis.net,au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Demi Thompson</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Alice Springs </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hi Colin I love your picture books because they are so interesting. I like Tower to the sun because it gave me good ideas for drawing - thank you! Our school library is a very happy place because of all your colourful books and I have read all of them.<br>Bye from Demi<br></font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:rachaelbramich@yahoo.com.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Rachael Bramich</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> Tasmania, Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>My class have recently read The short and incredibly happy life <br>of riley we had a discussion a nd came up with our own sayings <br>mine was don't worry about what other people think of you. I <br>enjoyed the short and incredibly happy life of riley.I am reading <br>pepper dreams in silent reading it is a strange but funny story </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:andrewcornista@yahoo.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Andrew Cornista</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>It was really good</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:andrewcornista@yahoo.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Andrew Cornista</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>It was really good</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:ytay8661@bigpond.net.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Lauren Taylor</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Sydney Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love your website, you visited my school Kambala on Monday the 21st August 2006. It would have bben even better if you drew a picture for us though.<br><br>Lauren Taylor</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:oompadingleshit@dogland.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> sophie dingleshit</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3> </font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>dogs roc this uni[verse] lets makeout</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Thursday, August 24, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:&krissydramaqueen_227@yahoo.com.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Alice </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Albury Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hey Coli babe, This book was really interesting because its made for people of all ages and the pictures were really abnormal but it suited the storyline and the book really well.<br><br>hey Cols, the book was so mad and awesome, it rocked!!!!!</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Friday, August 25, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:munchkinloveschocolate@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> chelsea </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>bendigo AUSTRALIA</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love the pepper dreams please write more</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:swiss_cheeseman@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Hurley </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Bendigo Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I like your books lots and lots i like your creativity and your style of drawing and drawing on the computer<br><br> From Hurley aged 12</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:bray010@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Brayden </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Bendigo Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I like your books<br><br> From Brayden</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:jack_belsar@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Jack Belsar</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>bendigo australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i like your books they are very interesting and i like your creativity <br> <br> jack belsar aged 11</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:drnokers@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> adam </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>personal personal</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love your books and your website</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:red0001@maidengullyps.vic.edu.au><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Brayden Redwood</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>M M</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I love your bookies, you r Kooler than an esky</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:harlston_rox@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Harley </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Bendigo Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love you books there really cool<br><br>from harley</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:Beno10-a@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Benson Dicks</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>bendigo australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>I loved your book the violin man well done!<br>The short and incredibly happy life of riley was pretty dam good to :D.Keep writing and illustrateing your great books. I have read most of them and hope to read more.<br>Thanks from Benson Dicks.</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:dolphinlover1706@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> moniqeu o'brien</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>bendigo australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hey Colin, <br> Your site is awesome our whole grade enjoyed the book so keep writin and anybody who reads this message should have a very good look in colin thompsons site 'cause it rocks from monique</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:dolphinlover1706@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> monique o'brien</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>bendigo australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Hey Colin, <br> Your site is awesome our whole grade enjoyed the book so keep writin and anybody who reads this message should have a very good look in colin thompsons site 'cause it rocks from monique</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:sammid1@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> sammi dajcic</b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>bendigo australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>i love colin thompson books<br>i am reading one right now!<br>from sammi</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2006</font> </td> </tr> <tr><td>&nbsp;</td></tr><tr bgcolor=silver> <td> <a href=mailto:brookie_rox@hotmail.com><font face=Arial size=4 color=white><b> Brookin </b></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>Victoria Australia</font> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <a href=><font face=Arial size=3 color=blue></font></a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <font face=Arial size=3>hey hey, i just wanted to s