This diary began as mums new year resolution to get me to write. Amos joins the schools swim team and learns about hunger, not the sort to make you want to eat food, but the drive to excel and win medals in competitions. Whats more, these merchandise come straight from adeline foo and are exclusive i. The diary of amos lee is also published in india, indonesia, china and the slovak republic. Amos mom new resolution is to get amos writing and she tells him to write in his diary whenever he is doing his business. Amos lee is a 9yearold character created by adeline foo, the protagonist of a new childrens book documenting life in singapore, written in the form of a journal. Assyria seems intended, in order to parallel egypt in the next line. Just taking a look at the front page of the book, you will find a ribbon saying that if you liked diary of a wimpy kid, youll love amos lee too and yes it sure did live upto those words. After working as a schoolteacher and bartender he began to pursue a career in music. Filled with fun facts, interactive activities and colourful illustrations, kids aged 3 to 6 will have a ball of a time learning about poop, toilets and other unmentionables.
Aug 24, 2011 amos lee was forced to write a diary by his mother as usual but with a twist. Adeline foo is a singaporean short story writer and childrens book writer. Amos became a blacksmith by trade and married esther victoria smith on 8 march 1832 in stockholm, new york. The diary of amos lee book 2 girls, guts and glory. It was his moms idea and this is how this series of funny books was created and this is how his diaries evolved. Lawrence county, new york, to luther fuller and lorena mitchell. It has also been adapted for a 10part tv series on singapores mediacorp childrens channel, okto. Second runnerup, popular readers choice awards 2011. Written by adeline foo, author of singapores bestselling childrens book series the diary of amos lee, poop fiction is a quirky and cute.
The diary of amos lee where westernauthored books populate the asian market, the diary of amos lee achieved great popularity among its singaporean readers. Amos tells us all the things he gets to see as he follows his mother around as she works. The diary of amos lee series by adeline foo goodreads. Adeline foo authors, illustrators and books libguides at. Jan 25, 2012 a witty and hilarious tv series, based on the popular childrens book the diary of amos lee. And believe me, its awesome to be what you want to be. Catch all episodes of whoopies world season 3 on mewatch formerly called toggle brand new series in mandarin. Catch all episodes of whoopies world season 3 on mewatch formerly called toggle. The diary of amos lee series 5 primary works 5 total works amos lee is a 9yearold character created by adeline foo, the protagonist of a new childrens book documenting life in singapore, written in the form of a journal. Hear this word, people of israel, the word the lord has spoken against youagainst the whole family i brought up out of egypt. All seven titles in the series have made the straits times national best sellers list for more than 84 weeks. Meet amos lee, a twelveyearold boy who decides he wants to be famous and popular. Please do not compare the diary of amos lee to the diary of a wimpy kid.
All famous people, like me, famous amos have made it to the top by working hard and by keeping their eyes on their goal. Amos lee started writing his diary while doing his big business in the loo every day. He was born in philadelphia and graduated from the university of south carolina with a degree in english. They also make the perfect gift for amos lee loving friends, or anyone who loves a pretty and useful product. I bought the book in popular in singapore and i liked reading it. She came to writing from a career in public relations and advertising, and is now the author of 28 books. Amos bottsford fuller was born 26 march 1810 in stockholm, st. In the diary of amos lee book 3, amos is older so he is more interested in social sites like twitter.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The diary of amos lee book 4 lights, camera, superstar. Amos 3 new revised standard version nrsv israels guilt and punishment. The diary of mischievous singaporean schoolboy amos lee broke records in its home country and has made. Foos the diary of amos lee series, published by epigram books has been sold to india, china, indonesia, slovakia and czech republic. A witty and hilarious tv series, based on the popular childrens book the diary of amos lee. Adeline foo is a bestselling author, with 28 published books, three childrens and. It has also been adapted for a 10part tv series on singaporeu2019s mediacorp childrenu2019s channel, okto.
But when a tv director offers to adapt his diaries into a tv show. Shortlisted for the hedwig anuar childrens book award 2015. Amos seems to be popular as he has lots of followers. Amos 3 niv bible hear this word, people of israel, the. The diary of amos lee ebook by adeline foo rakuten kobo. Second runnerup, popular readers choice awards 2011, english children category adeline fooillustrated by stephanie wong sample get the ebook. The hottest new diary sensation becomes the coolest of em all. Our library got its name simply because we first got sold on the byline that aletha came up with turn a leaf, read a book. Amos lee has to write his diary in the loo, but thats fine with amos.
She told me to write when i am doing my big business. Together they had nine children, six of whom survived to. Paperback november 5, 2012 by adeline foo author, stephanie wong illustrator 5. The trilogy is about a singaporean boy named amos lee who writes in his diary in the toilet. The travel diary of amos lee monkeying in malaysia by foo. The diary of amos lee is written by adeline foo, a childrens book author. When his diaries are stolen and published, amos thinks his world is coming to an end. Amos lee and family were off on their first family holiday ever, to seoul, south korea.
The diary of amos lee 3 books in series books minority. Mormon missionary diaries digital collections collections. Foos the diary of amos lee series, published by epigram books has been. The diary of amos lee book 3 im twelve, im tough, i tweet.
You only have i chosen of all the families of the earth. Apr 23, 2019 adeline foo is one of singapores bestselling writers of fiction for young readers. A toilet diary by a local school boy, about bullies, exams and singapores places of interest. This book is a perfect motivation towards the habit of writing diaries from a very young age. If you liked diary of a wimpy kid, youll love amos lee. He is still writing his diary in the toilet, but he has found a way to hide it from mums prying eyes. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Amos lee is a 9yearold character created by adeline foo, the protagonist of a. Adelines the diary of amos lee, published in 2009, ranks as her bestselling series. Adelines work ranges from picture books to the successful the diary of amos lee series. Adeline foo book a writer our writers sing lit station.
Middle primary students primary 34 national library board. I sit, i write, i flush this byline of the diary of amos lee made us buy the book when we went bookshopping for the book leaf. Filled with fun facts, interactive activities and colourful illustrations, kids aged 3 to 6 will have a ball of a. Its akin to comparing a fluffy albeit adorable sparrow to the magnificence of a goldentailed, firebreathing phoenix. A toilet diary by a local school boy, about bullies, exams and singapores places of. The book has also been adapted into a television show in 2012 for which there have been.
Amos 3 nrsv israels guilt and punishment hear bible. A local version of the diary of adrian mole, the journal of amos lee captures amos reflections of quirky school life and his edgy relationship with a neurotic mum, a patriotic popo, an. Sep 12, 2012 a segment of animation i worked on along with animators ishaan kumar and jeremy chia for the tv series, the diary of amos lee based on the childrens book series by adeline foo produced by. The diary of amos lee series remains singapores phenomenal publishing. Amos lee born ryan anthony massaro, june 20, 1977 is an american singersongwriter whose musical style encompasses folk, rock, and soul.
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