New Zealand Author Publishes New Children's Book

The Queen's Orb, a new book by Hasko Starrenburg, has been released by RoseDog Books.

William is a geek. Even his sister Cassandra avoids him at school. But when the mysterious Mrs. Winter sends them on a journey into danger and adventure, Cassandra and William must work together to restore the power of flight to the beautiful Trelodians and outwit the crafty gnomes. Cassandra discovers that behind her brother's boring demeanor is a very talented boy indeed!

About the Author

Hasko Starrenburg was born during the Second World War, close to Arnhem in the Netherlands, while the fighting was still in progress. After a somewhat shaky time at school, Hasko became a marine engineer, sailing on a variety of ships. He visited many parts of the world, especially the Far East.

Hasko moved to New Zealand in 1974. He is married, has two sons and lives in New Plymouth. His other books include Steel City and City of Sports.

The Queen's Orb is a 144-page paperback with a retail price of $8.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-8782-2. It was published by RoseDog Books of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information or to request a review copy, please visit our virtual pressroom at www.rosedog.com/pressroom or our online bookstore at www.rosedogbookstore.com.