Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Sisters Eight Interview and Giveaway!

As promised, here's Child's* interview with Jackie Logsted about  her part in writing the fabulous Sisters Eight series. Jackie's 10, and Child is 8 (excuse me: 8 and a HALF!). Child loves to read the series, but I think she's also inspired by the idea that Jackie helps write it--she's started writing plays with her classmates at school. She also acts, just like Jackie!

*I promised I would reiterate that her real name is not Child. Child is her secret identity. :) 

Here's the blurb about the Sisters Eight series:

It’s a good old-fashioned mystery with missing (or dead) parents, nosy neighbors, talking refrigerators, foul-smelling fruitcake (is there any other kind?), and even a little magic. Eight little girls, eight cats, and one big mystery—let the fun begin!

Stay tuned to the end of the interview to find out how you can win a hardback copy of Annie's Adventures!

Child: What part do you help with when you're writing the books?

Jackie: Well, me and my dad give tons of ideas, and the way I help is, I try to think of good ideas for my mom to write into the story, I tell her the ideas, and hope for the best.

Child: It's hard to pick because I like all of them, but I think my favorite sister is Durinda, because she's nice. What's your favorite character?

Jackie: It's really hard to pick, but if I had to choose, I think I'd choose Zinnia because, if you think about it, she doesn't lie, she's nice and she sticks to who she is. She's unique, and I like it.

Child: In the books, Jackie is funny and fast (like fast-as-a-train fast!). Are you like Jackie?

Jackie: Yes and no. Of course, I am Jackie, but I'm not fast. I'd even have to say that I'm one of the worst at anything sports-related in my class. I'm not sure if I'm funny or not. I'd have to say that I'm half like Jackie Huit. Everything else is all me. (Jackie's mom would just like to say that Jackie is very funny, whether she knows it or not.)

Child: So far my favorite adventure is Jackie's Jokes. What's your favorite?

Jackie: My favorite book would have to be Petal's Problems. It comes out in October 2010 and at the moment I'm writing this, it hasn't come out yet, so I can't tell you why I like it. I'll just say, I like it.

Child: If you could have anything from the Huit's house (like seasonal rooms or talking refrigerators), what would you have?

Jackie: I would have to say the Seasonal Rooms because if it was cold and I wanted to get warm, I could! If it was warm and I wanted to cool off, I could! I just think it would be fun and would come in handy.

Child: The sisters each have a cat. I have a dog named Daisy. Do you have a pet?

Jackie: I technically have a pet. In the past, I had two fish: Drink and Goldy. They both died. But a few weeks ago, I was with my friends Lawerence and Andrew and we found a newt! We keep it at their house, but it's technically both of ours, so I technically have a pet.

Child: (We had fish and they died too. That's just like me!)  I want to be an artist when I grow up. What do you want to be?

Jackie: Up until recently, I had no idea what I wanted to be, but about three weeks ago I finally decided. When I grow up, I want to be an actress. I just love to act! It's one of my favorite things to do. Thanks for interviewing me!

Thanks for joining us, Jackie!! And as she mentioned, Petal's Problems will be out in a few days. I know we'll be lining up to see what happens when it's Petal's month.

In honor of Jackie's Jokes, we're going to have a little joke contest here on the blog.

To enter to win a copy of Annie's Adventures (read it yourself, pass it on to your favorite middle grader, or donate it to your local library or school library!)--or just to join in--share your favorite knock-knock joke in the comments below. Just make sure to say if you want to be entered to win the book or are just playing! (to clarify: I'll assume you want to be entered to win unless you say different. Thanks!)

Contest will be closed midnight on Thursday. We'll do a random draw on Friday, October 1, for the lucky winner!

What's your best knock-knock joke?

12 comments:

  1. Knock, Knock.
    Who's there?
    Cows go.
    Cows go who?
    No silly, cows go MOOO!!!

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  2. This is as old as time...

    Knock, knock.
    Who's there?
    Knock, knock.
    Who's there?!
    Knock, knock.
    WHO'S THERE??
    Knock, knock.
    Sigh.Who. Is. There.
    Aren't you glad I didn't say "knock, knock?"

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  3. Knock knock
    Who's there?
    Interrupting Cow
    Interrupting Co -- Moo

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  4. Knock Knock
    Who's there?
    Banana
    Banana who?
    Knock knock
    Who's there?
    Banana
    Banana who?
    Knock knock
    Who's there
    Orange
    Orange who?
    Orange you glad I didn't say banana?

    Yes I know it's a variation on Patty's. :)

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  5. Suitable for grammar nerds. This made me laff the other day, but I don't remember where I read it:

    Knock Knock

    Who's there?

    To

    To who?

    To WHOM.

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  6. I want to be entered!
    bkhabel @ gmail Dot com

    Someone already took my favorite so I'll go with this one.

    Knock knock
    Who's there?
    Phillip
    Phillip Who
    Phillip my bag with candy.

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  7. Me: I have a great knock-knock joke. You start.
    You: Knock knock.
    Me: Who's there?
    You: ?

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  8. Knock knock
    Who’s there?
    Olivia.
    Olivia who?
    Olivia, so get out my house!

    Just for fun :D

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  9. I've been wanting start reading some more middle grade books lately. I liked Lauren's YA book Crazy Beautiful and this sounds like a fun read.

    Knock knock
    Who's there?
    Too short.
    Too short who?
    Too short to reach the door knob can ya let me in?

    ~Briana

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  10. Matt Delman, you took the only knock-knock joke I know. Orange you glad I didn't post it again, Susan?

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  11. Great interview! :)

    Knock-knock.
    Who's there?
    Dwayne.
    Dwayne who?
    Dwayne the bathtub, I'm dwowning!

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  12. Knock-knock.
    Who's there?
    Winds.
    Winds who?
    Winds the last time you took a bath?

    ReplyDelete