Dr Michael Oehley, author of Scholastic New Zealand titles The Vitality Code (2012) and The 4 Powers of Daren Sáner (2010) is undertaking an official book tour for The Vitality Code; his fantasy adventure for children aged 10–14 released this month. Michael is traversing the length and breadth of New Zealand during his month-long tour, visiting a total of 34 schools between 23 April and 25 May.
Dr Michael Oehley is a South African-born New Zealander currently working as an emergency doctor in rural parts of Australia. At only 28 years of age, he has found time to visit over thirty countries on five different continents and to write two adventures for children about Daren Sáner – in addition to his work at a busy hospital.
Michael is a confident, youthful and dynamic personality with whom young people will have no trouble connecting. To read a recent interview with Michael, click here.
Michael will be entertaining students with thrilling excerpts from The Vitality Code as well as conducting question and answer sessions and creative writing workshops with class groups. He will also be undertaking several book signings at bookstores throughout the country.
The Vitality Code is a tightly written page-turner, fast-moving and full of action, with a narrative that mixes sci-fi with an ancient world and moves seamlessly back and forth through time and space. For more information on the book, click here.