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Frank Beddor has joined Kids Need to Read, a children’s literacy charity founded by the author of The Softwire series, PJ Haarsma, and actor Nathan Fillion. Kids Need to Read sells special donation packages, the profits of which are used to buy books for struggling schools and libraries. Additional money is raised through weekly auctions, which have proven very popular among sci-fi fans and literacy advocates.
Kids Need to Read is thrilled to have Frank join our foundation. We are auctioning a special The Looking Glass Wars package generously donated by Frank at http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=110.
As always, 100% of the proceeds from this auction will go to purchasing books for schools and libraries through the Kids Need To Read program. Bidding starts immediately and opens at $30.00.
We’ll see you on the other side of the looking glass!
The Dark Hatter
12-02-2007, 10:59 PM
Wow. Cool.
Lord of Spades
12-03-2007, 06:01 AM
interesting, i've never heard of that charity...
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 11:13 AM
interesting, i've never heard of that charity...
It's relatively new. It started up in August of this year. It is a children’s literacy charity founded by the author of The Softwire series, PJ Haarsma, and actor Nathan Fillion. The major fundraising avenue for Kids Need to Read are these weekly auctions.
Frank joined the program a week or so ago: http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=104
Wow. Cool.
It is very cool! And would make a very awesome gift for my cousin! He's 11 and just discovering the sci-fi / fantasy world of books!
The Dark Hatter
12-03-2007, 12:31 PM
Interesting. Hey, so this dosnt go with the topic, but wat is Softwire? is it good?
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 12:39 PM
Interesting. Hey, so this dosnt go with the topic, but wat is Softwire? is it good?
Not terribly off topic. The Softwire rocks! The first novel in the series is Virus on Orbis 1. The second novel, Betrayal on Orbis 2, comes out in March. It's a young adult sci-fi novel. I'm all grown up and I enjoyed it very much!
It's about a group of orphaned kids forced to work as slaves on the Rings of Orbis. JT is the main character and he discovers that he is the first human Softwire - he has a special gift that allows him to enter any computer with his mind. As you can imagine hijinx ensue! PJ Haarsma created an amazing world with some amazing characters. Totally takes you off planet Earth and transports you to a very elaborate alien nation.
It's a great read and I highly recommend it...especially if you're a sci-fi fan. PJ also created an MMORPG game to go along with the book at www.ringsoforbis.com.
The Dark Hatter
12-03-2007, 12:47 PM
Thatsounds cool. I do like sci-fi, mostly darker stuff, like, say, The Matrix.
i should google it or somtin
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 12:54 PM
Thatsounds cool. I do like sci-fi, mostly darker stuff, like, say, The Matrix.
i should google it or somtin
You will like the Space Jumper characters in The Softwire then...they're is something very mysterious about their origin and they're role on Orbis. It's not all flushed out yet...I'd equate the Space Jumper characters to Hatter M and the Millinery.
You can check out the author's page at www.pjhaarsma.com.
BTW. The Matrix rocks! :D
The Dark Hatter
12-03-2007, 01:13 PM
Went to the website for the game. Looks cool, but it is like a video game you download, or just an rpg where you roll dice and stuff?
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 01:26 PM
Went to the website for the game. Looks cool, but it is like a video game you download, or just an rpg where you roll dice and stuff?
It's a fully realized 2-D RPG online game. It's fairly competitive and has a lot of players.
Once you register (it's free) you are directed to a 'quick start guide' which explains the rules and goals of the game. The goal is to become the most powerful citizen. This involves unexpected battles, acquiring chits (common currency) and taking care of your knudniks (indentured workers).
The book is told from the perspective of the humans (or knudniks/indentured works) and the game is played from the perspective of the alien races on Orbis who own the humans/knudniks.
Am I making any sense...I'm terrible at explaining the game.
Lord of Spades
12-03-2007, 05:33 PM
well i haven't posted here in awhile so i felt that i needed to...:D
i'll check out the game and see if it is any good.
okay....the site wont let me create a password....
The game is a lot of fun...I am still trying to figure everything out but I have a few friends that play it a lot and they love it!
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 06:23 PM
well i haven't posted here in awhile so i felt that i needed to...:D
i'll check out the game and see if it is any good.
okay....the site wont let me create a password....
I know it has pretty specific rules for the password it must contain at least two of the following: one small case letter, one capital letter and one number. They must also be 8-16 characters long.
I also left a comment for the admin regarding this...
Lord of Spades
12-03-2007, 07:19 PM
well igot the site to work and it looks to me like another free-text/2-d game with no real game playing(that why its free) no download required(anther reason why its free) and no offense but i'm not really into those kinds of games, i need visual aid...a 3-d based game, although, despite my criticism, the game is quite catchy. I spent about 2 hours on it playing various mini-games(which the game is basically based off of) and figuring out what is what. Thank for reffering it to me and i will look into reading the novels.:D
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 07:47 PM
No offense taken my friend. Thanks for checking it out. Appreciate the feedback...so what games do you enjoy playing?
PS - I agree with you, it's very catchy. Several of my friends are addicted to the game. Perhaps after you read the books you'll find the game more interesting!
The Dark Hatter
12-03-2007, 10:22 PM
well igot the site to work and it looks to me like another free-text/2-d game with no real game playing(that why its free) no download required(anther reason why its free) and no offense but i'm not really into those kinds of games, i need visual aid...a 3-d based game, although, despite my criticism, the game is quite catchy. I spent about 2 hours on it playing various mini-games(which the game is basically based off of) and figuring out what is what. Thank for reffering it to me and i will look into reading the novels.:D
So wait, r u saying there is a 2d version (i actually like those, unlike most) and a 3d version?
Miss KK
12-03-2007, 11:39 PM
Rings of Orbis is a 2-D game only. I believe L of S was saying that he prefers 3-D games because he needs that extra visual aspect.
The Dark Hatter
12-04-2007, 12:58 AM
Oh i see. persanally, i prefer 3D, but i still like that typ of game. i'll join as soon as i get the chance.
Miss KK
12-04-2007, 09:32 AM
Oh i see. persanally, i prefer 3D, but i still like that typ of game. i'll join as soon as i get the chance.
Awesome!!!!
Now don't forget to bid on Frank's very cool auction package!! After all that's the purpose of this particular thread!! *giggle* ;) ;)
The Dark Hatter
12-04-2007, 12:44 PM
Oh, i would, but i would, but i already have LGw and Seeing Redd I ordered from amazon (before i heard about this of course)
And I already have the graphic novels of M. Hatter.
is there any other books i can buy while donatig to that program?
Miss KK
12-04-2007, 01:45 PM
Oh, i would, but i would, but i already have LGw and Seeing Redd I ordered from amazon (before i heard about this of course)
And I already have the graphic novels of M. Hatter.
is there any other books i can buy while donatig to that program?
Completely understandable!
Why of course! Thanks so much for asking!!! You can buy a special Softwire donation package at:
http://www.ringsoforbis.com/alien_gadgets/index.php?cPath=25
FYI - We have a few other Beddor themed packages in our auction queue...we'll let you know when they're up for bid. :D
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 11:26 AM
Just wanted to add a reminder: Today is the last day to bid on the LGW auction items at the KNTR website:
http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=110
Thanks everyone for your support!
Alyria_Bella
12-05-2007, 07:47 PM
That pack looks so good shame im flat broke
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 07:48 PM
That pack looks so good shame im flat broke
I sympathize...completely! I get to see all these pretty things but never actually possess them. :(
Alyria_Bella
12-05-2007, 08:03 PM
i know its shoe shopping all over damn dad and his cheapness
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 08:16 PM
i know its shoe shopping all over damn dad and his cheapness
LOL! Yes. I wish I had an endless budget for books and shoes...my two weaknesses.
But thanks for checking out the auction!
Alyria_Bella
12-05-2007, 08:17 PM
i think shoes are every girls weakness as for books i haven't been able to control myself since i was four
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:18 PM
LOL! Yes. I wish I had an endless budget for books and shoes...my two weaknesses.
But thanks for checking out the auction!
Me too, except shoes of course never really figured that out but i spen all of my money on books. (sometimes games.)
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:19 PM
Woah did u read my post just now and reply because your post is behind my post i think yours pushed behind mine somehow.
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:19 PM
i think shoes are every girls weakness as for books i haven't been able to control myself since i was four
You read books at age 4????
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 08:23 PM
When I was learned to read I was pretty young too...my mom said I called it "magic"!
Books! Our house is full of them...I was an English lit major and my husband is a life long grad student of philosophy who is still working on his dissertation...yeah...we have lots of books!
(And I have lots of shoes ;))
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:24 PM
wow thats cool it took me till age 6 to read and my sister is 9 and she still can't my mom is starting to wonder if there is something wrong with her lol. :D
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 08:25 PM
Is your sister just disinterested in reading?
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:30 PM
definantly. mom has tryed everything.... games, flash cards, books, of copurse. i think she may be starting to get the hang of it a drop, but she still hates it.
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 08:32 PM
definantly. mom has tryed everything.... games, flash cards, books, of copurse. i think she may be starting to get the hang of it a drop, but she still hates it.
Huh...well what is she interested in? TV? Videogames?
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:44 PM
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Alyria_Bella
12-05-2007, 08:46 PM
You read books at age 4????
yep which makes it kind of shocking that im actually dsylxic
The Dark Hatter
12-05-2007, 08:49 PM
thats ironic but way cool.
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 09:22 PM
yep which makes it kind of shocking that im actually dsylxic
How funny. We both started reading young and we're both dyslexic...that can't be merely a coincidence!
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 09:23 PM
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Ahhh...there's the probelm...Maybe get her into video games...they have fun learning to read games...I think...at least I've been told that.
Alyria_Bella
12-05-2007, 10:05 PM
How funny. We both started reading young and we're both dyslexic...that can't be merely a coincidence!
creepy when i went to the optomiriste who said i had dyslixicea was a bit shocked because i was reading the fourth harrypotter book in the waiting room and my english teacher didn't belive me when i told her because 5 mins before i was telling her i read the whole harrypotter series in 6 days(all seven books)
Miss KK
12-05-2007, 10:14 PM
All 7 books in 6 days! That is a feat! WOW!
Alyria_Bella
12-05-2007, 10:29 PM
well i've started reading themagain two days ago up to book three
Miss KK
12-06-2007, 02:25 PM
well i've started reading themagain two days ago up to book three
HOLY WOW! Impressive! I wish I had your reading speed!
Alyria_Bella
12-06-2007, 02:33 PM
it's not so much reading speed but lack of anything that could be considered a social life
all my friends are on holiday and my boyfriend got himself put in ADFA
Miss KK
12-06-2007, 02:37 PM
it's not so much reading speed but lack of anything that could be considered a social life
all my friends are on holiday and my boyfriend got himself put in ADFA
How does one go about getting himself put into the ADFA? I'm making an assumption that this is the Australian Defense Force Academy. (I had to google "ADFA")
Alyria_Bella
12-06-2007, 02:43 PM
He pisses off his dad one of the big people of ADFA
and yes ADFA means Australian Defence Force Acadmy
The Dark Hatter
12-07-2007, 10:32 AM
Ahhh...there's the probelm...Maybe get her into video games...they have fun learning to read games...I think...at least I've been told that.
she has tried reading games and she likes them a lot so my mom has been trying to do that with her a lot lately.
Hi guys! We have another auction this week with a package donated by Frank! It is very cool and packed full of fantastic stuff. It will be posted tomorrow night and I will post a link here so you all to take a look at it:)
Another trip to Wonderland!
Kids Need to Read is excited to announce our Sixteenth Kids Need to Read Charity Auction! This is your chance to bid on an exciting package from Frank Beddor- author, world creator, film producer, creative executive and world champion skier. The cornerstone of this fabulous package is a hardcover copy of Beddor’s newest novel, Seeing Redd, and its companion poster, both signed by the author! This package is loaded with extra goodies: Seeing Redd and Hatter M bookmarks, a complete set of Cardsoldier War stickers, a Cardsoldier War postcard, and a Looking Glass Wars removable tattoo.
Bidding begins immediately and will end on Wednesday, January 2, 2007, at 10pm EST/ 9pm CT/ 7pm PT. Bidding opens at $30.00. Place your bids in the comment section of this blog http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=127 (http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=127). Only bids placed here will be considered.
The money raised from this auction will be used to purchase books for schools and libraries through Kids Need to Read, the charity project founded by author PJ Haarsma and actor Nathan Fillion. We are enormously grateful to Frank Beddor for providing this tempting item!
Kids Need to Read’s 22nd Charity Auction is up and running! This week we have another amazing package from Frank Beddor, author of The Looking Glass Wars! You’ll find that this week’s item has a distinctly British flavor!
The bidding starts immediately and opens at $40.00. Please place bids in the comments section of the following blog http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=167. Only bids made in the comments section of this blog will be accepted. Bidding will end on January 23rd, 2008 at 10pm ET/ 9pm CT/ 7pm PT.
Good Luck!
Mad Hatter Madigan
01-21-2008, 09:43 AM
I hated Beddor for mentioning that wonderland is boring...
but this makes up for the small broken opinion I have about him(her)...
Less ninjas, more insight... Frankie...
Please tell me that Mr. Beddor did not say such a thing.... my looking glass with shadier if this be true. Wonderland boring.... that is blasphemy! Still, the man is generous to a fault and a very kind man.;)
Mad Hatter Madigan
01-21-2008, 11:39 AM
The thing that was mention was a mentioned thing that was erased from all records (like wikipedia), when wonderlanders like myself were miffed ... some were quick to make the comments dissapear.
So while proving and disproving is approving and soothing, I can not do one or the other.
Behooves me to change subject to something new...
Let me not rob the point, that this Auction Package is a frabjous idea.
I just hope childern will take the time actually read Alice in Wonderland... and discover something much more powerful...
the power of imagination.
rather than swordfights, and ill (MTV) love stories.
*pours tea*
I agree. I will say that Mr. Beddor's packages have done quite well. He has many loyal followers such as yourself. This package is very unique, and I can safely say one of a kind.
Thank you for your support Mr. Madigan. It means a tremendous amount that someone like you supports our cause. I don't suppose I could join you in that cup of tea? I believe we have a lot in common you and I:)
Mad Hatter Madigan
01-21-2008, 11:52 AM
We had this discussion before, my dear...
At least not between you and I, but with someone of your organization.
I agreed to advert and mention Kids Need To Read...
you can find my support on myspace...
http://www.myspace.com/madhattermadigan
If there anything else you would like me to do to help, one simply needs to ask.
Thank you for your continued suport. We really do appreciate it:)
The latest Kids Need to Read Charity Auction gives you the chance to own , signed artwork from world-renowned artist Ben Templesmith. Eye-grabbing cover art from the Hatter M graphic novel and comic book series can be yours! Go to http://community.kidsneedtoread.org/?p=320 to bid on this highly collectible package!
The bidding starts immediately and opens at $25.00. Bidding ends on February 29 , 2008. Don’t miss out!
Molly_Madigan
02-24-2008, 10:29 PM
Ah! I want it.. but alas am to poor.. lol
I would go for it if I could!!!! Ah well.. ^_^
Good luck~!
Heart Artemis Hunter
05-26-2008, 07:57 PM
The thing that was mention was a mentioned thing that was erased from all records (like wikipedia), when wonderlanders like myself were miffed ... some were quick to make the comments dissapear.
So while proving and disproving is approving and soothing, I can not do one or the other.
Behooves me to change subject to something new...
Let me not rob the point, that this Auction Package is a frabjous idea.
I just hope childern will take the time actually read Alice in Wonderland... and discover something much more powerful...
the power of imagination.
rather than swordfights, and ill (MTV) love stories.
*pours tea*
Oh! I'm reading AIW!!!! and i own a 106+ versoin of Through The Looking Glass w/ Syvlie and Bruno and The Hunting of the Snark in 8 Fits!!!!! I love it!!!!
my mom doesn't know why i pretty much was a nuke into Lewis Carroll AKA Reverend Charles Dodgson, Alice Liddell, Alice in Wonderland, Snarks, Jabberwocky, Hatter, and everyone! (and she still doesn't know why!) and i am so much happier. i have even written my own version and i don't know if i will get it publishedandihavetogetmorealicenoworithinkiwilldie ofalicelessness! oops!nospacesagain.....sory!:D
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