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Roald Dahl Day in Federation Square, Melbourne

September 10, 2016 by Jacqueline Harvey 34 Comments

Hello Everyone,

What a day this turned out to be. Brilliant sunshine, crowds of enthusiastic Dahl fans, fabulous fathers celebrating Father’s Day with their families – Roald Dahl Day had it all. If the great man was still with us (which sadly, he’s not), he would be turning 100 on the 13th of September. There are celebrations happening all over the world and here in Australia, I felt absolutely privileged to be part of the fun in Melbourne on the last day of the Melbourne Writers’ Festival.
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Fellow authors, Felice Arena, Gus Gordon, Tristan Bancks and I put on a read along of Fantastic Mr Fox on the main stage, helped out by a brilliant dad (seriously, he was a natural on the stage) and four kids who played my little fox cubs. There were lots of laughs as the fantastic foxes outsmarted the truly revolting Boggis and Bunce and Bean.  This was followed by the documentary, Making of Matilda with the amazing Tim Minchin, a drawing workshop with Gus, a mega trivia competition with loads of chocolate as prizes, Gobblefunked Fun with Felice and a screening of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory – as well as craft and story tents, a zillion cupcakes and thousands of sausages and some excellent daggy dad (and mum) dancing too. We were blessed with blue skies and a huge crowd and I have to say that the event is a huge highlight in what has been four years of incredible events. Congratulations to Dot Tonkin and her unstoppable team at Penguin Random House for pulling off, what I think will definitely be the event of the year.

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Best wishes,

Jacqueline

Categories: Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose, Jacqueline Harvey Tagged as: Fantastic Mr Fox, Federation Square, Felice Arena, Gus Gordon, Jacqueline Harvey, Matilda, Melbourne, Melbourne Writers' Festival, Penguin Random House, Roald Dahl, Tristan Bancks

Comments

  1. Anastasia says

    September 10, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Hi Jacqueline.
    Sounds like you all had a ball!
    Can’t wait to see you in Woollahra later this September.
    From Anastasia

    Reply
    • Phoebe says

      September 12, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      It was Awesome

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      • Sarah hyu says

        October 2, 2016 at 10:26 pm

        Duh

        Reply
        • Sarah hyun says

          October 2, 2016 at 10:27 pm

          Jaquline good luck

          Reply
          • Jacqueline Harvey says

            October 14, 2016 at 5:21 am

            Thank you 🙂

    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 15, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      Hi Anastasia,

      Thank you- it was Awesome!

      Look forward to seeing you in Woollahra, too.

      Best wishes,

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  2. Phoebe says

    September 12, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Hi Jacqueline,
    This is Phoebe one of your fox cubs!
    I just wanted to say thank you for making my day special!
    love
    Phoebe

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 15, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      Hi Phoebe,

      Thank you for making my day special, too!

      Best wishes,

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  3. Matilda says

    September 12, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Dear Jacqueline,
    It sounded like you had an amazing time!
    Have a great day,
    Matilda

    Reply
  4. Aiesha says

    September 14, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    Hi Jaqueline,
    My name is Aiesha,
    I have been wanting to meet you for a very long time but whenever you come to Melbourne (I live in Melbourne) it is at an inconvenient time or I miss out,
    Next time you come to Melbourne please let me know,
    Thanks,
    Aiesha

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 15, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Aiesha,

      What a shame that you missed the Roald Dahl Day, it was just so much fun!

      Sadly, I do not think that I will be in Melbourne again this year, however, keep an eye on my website and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to my Newsletter- we post and publicise details of future events in advance.

      Best wishes,

      Jacqueline

      Reply
      • Aiesha says

        September 23, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        Hi Jacqueline,
        Yes,I was quite upset about missing out on the Road Dahl event,
        I have subscribed to your newsletter and will be looking out for your next event in Melbourne.
        I don’t think you remember me but I met you once at the Darebin library in Preston,
        Hopefully I’ll meet you some time soon,
        Aiesha

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        • Jacqueline Harvey says

          September 28, 2016 at 8:42 am

          Hi Aiesha,

          It’s hard to get to everything and I totally understand that families are very busy. Hope to see you soon (and I’m sure if I saw you I’d most likely remember your face as I have quite a good recollection for children I’ve met before!).

          Have a great holiday.

          Best wishes,
          Jacqueline

          Reply
  5. Anshika Yadav says

    September 20, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Hi Jacqueline,
    Its great to hear you had a wonderful time.
    Just wondering where can you buy the book Alice Miranda in China
    Thanks Anshika

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 22, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Hi Anshika,

      Alice-Miranda in China is certainly available at bookshops now and also via online booksellers, such as Booktopia.

      I’m sure you will have no trouble finding a copy.

      Best wishes,

      Jacqueline

      Reply
      • Anshika Yadav says

        September 23, 2016 at 8:58 am

        Thanks a lot Jacqueline
        Do you have any events planned in Brisbane or Gold Coast
        Please let me know

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        • Jacqueline Harvey says

          September 28, 2016 at 8:48 am

          Hi Anisha,

          I’ve actually just been to Brisbane and the Gold Coast a few weeks ago so I won’t be back again until next year but keep a look out on the Events page or if you’ve subscribed to the newsletter then you’ll get all the information there.

          Best wishes,
          Jacqueline

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          • Anshika Yadav says

            September 29, 2016 at 7:33 am

            Thanks Jacqueline
            Have the winners been out for the September competition?
            If not when will they come out

          • Jacqueline Harvey says

            September 30, 2016 at 11:04 am

            Hi Anshika,

            I will be trying to get the newsletter and competition winners sorted over the weekend (although I am going to England tonight so it might be a bit later!).

            Best wishes,
            Jacqueline

  6. Amy says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:03 pm

    To Jacqueline Harvey,

    Hi, I’m Amy Cho!!
    I live in Melbourne; I didn’t know you visited here just 10 days before! I am a big fan of your Alice Miranda series. Plz come back to Melbourne: it’s soon summer!!

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 22, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Hi Amy,

      What a shame that you missed the Roald Dahl Day celebrations. I leave for a two month overseas tour next week and so I do not think that I will be in Melbourne again this year, however, keep an eye on my website and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to my Newsletter- we post and publicise details of future events in advance.

      I have a few Sydney events planned in mid to late November, so, again, check on my website.

      Best wishes,

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  7. Amy says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:07 pm

    To: Jacqueline Harvey
    From: Amy Cho

    P.S: In November, I’m visiting Sydney for a wedding, so I might meet you in there!! (If I can)

    Reply
  8. Rosie says

    September 23, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    Hi Jaqueline!
    I have just finished reading Alice-Miranda in China. It’s so good and I love it! I was wondering what the 16th AM book is going to be about and whether it has a title?
    Thanks Rosie,

    P.S are you coming to Melbourne anytime soon?

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 28, 2016 at 8:44 am

      Hi Rosie,

      So glad you enjoyed the new book. I loved writing it. I’m busy working on Alice-Miranda Holds the Key at the moment which will be out in February. It’s got a gorgeous cover.

      Have a great holiday.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  9. Destiny says

    September 27, 2016 at 11:39 am

    looks like you had fun their I cant wait to read your newest book Alice-Miranda in China!!!!!
    your others are just AMAZING

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 28, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Thanks Destiny – the day was amazing. Hope you get to read the new book soon.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  10. Destiny says

    September 27, 2016 at 11:42 am

    just to ask are you going to do any more Alice-Miranda’s ????
    please do I LOVE them SOOOO much!!!!

    <3 <3 <3 <3

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      September 28, 2016 at 8:31 am

      Hi Destiny,

      Yes I am writing Alice-Miranda Holds the Key at the moment and will be working on another one after that and more after that. Thanks for your kind words – it’s great that you enjoy them so much.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  11. Maddy says

    October 6, 2016 at 9:28 am

    Hello,
    I have read all of the books in the Alice Miranda series and I also own them all.i think that they are amazing.

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      October 14, 2016 at 5:15 am

      Thanks Maddy – you are very kind and I’m so thrilled that you’re enjoying the books.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  12. Madi says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:22 pm

    I didn’t know you have written a new book I’ll have to go to the library ASAP to find Alice-Miranda in China!

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      November 11, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      Hi Madi,

      I hope you’ve managed to find it! There is another new one coming out in February too.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply
  13. MARIANNE FERNANDEZ says

    January 13, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    I really like your article, it is really great 🙂 Thank you for the pictures too.
    I lived in Melbourne during few months and it was amazing ! I wrote an article about this magical city on my website 🙂

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Harvey says

      January 22, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      That’s great Marianne. Melbourne is a fabulous place and we had a fantastic time there.

      Best wishes,
      Jacqueline

      Reply

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