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“Newskids on the Net” is a thriller for readers aged from ten to teens (or anyone else who likes great story well told). It`s about a group of teenagers who set up their own TV station on the internet using technology that is part of most young people`s everyday lives.

The author, Nick Handel, is a former BBC producer who now teaches production skills to producers and directors starting out in the television industry. On this site, Nick takes you behind the scenes of the book, gives insights into his television career and offers top tips on how to make more professional videos using ordinary camcorders and simple editing software. There are some really cool movies that will open your eyes to the possibilities of telling stories on-screen, whether you share them with family and friends on DVD - or reach a wider audience by posting them on the internet (provided you`re old enough and have your parents` permission). The site might come in useful if you're considering a career in television and, oh yes, it can also help you buy a copy of "Newskids on the Net" (signed by the author, if you like!)

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Ever wondered what it would be like to have your own TV station? With the help of two best friends, fourteen-year-old Max Taylor finds a way to create one in his dad`s garden shed; but when a girl at school goes missing, Newskids on the Net becomes the nerve centre of a desperate nationwide search. Soon, the kids themselves are front page news and propelled into a deadly adventure where kidnaps, late night stakeouts and secret recordings lead to a nerve-jangling climax at the new Wembley Stadium.

For a taster of “Newskids on the Net” click here