When I was six years old, a short story I had written – it was called Invisible - was published in a book called A Wonderful Dream. The book was a collection of the best stories written by primary school pupils across London. I can remember vividly being called to the headteacher’s office to be handed a hot-off-the-press copy of the book. I opened it up, saw my work in print and enjoyed the feeling that gave me.

I loved writing at school and by the time I was 11 I had developed a specific ambition: to one day write a book that would be published by Penguin. It took me 25 years but this week that dream has come true as my book about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is published by Penguin.

10 Responses to “A wonderful dream”

  1. Jonathan s says:

    Mazal tov Chas. So happy for you.

  2. Chas Newkey-Burden says:

    Thank you very much Jonathan.

  3. Shmuel says:

    I second that – I’m pleased for your continuing success

  4. Israelinurse says:

    Congratulations! All that hard work and battling the clock paid off. Isn’t it great when dreams come true, no matter how long it takes?

  5. Chas Newkey-Burden says:

    Thank you Israelinurse! Thank you muchly. Yes, and sometimes the longer it takes the better the feeling is when it is fulfilled!

  6. DF says:

    You deserve your dreams coming true sir

  7. evaM says:

    “You deserve your dreams coming true sir”

    YES HE DOES!!
    Mazal Tov Chas

  8. Duvid Crockett, King of DeLancey Street says:

    Well done and all the best with the book Chas.

  9. Jonathan Hoffman says:

    Fantastic – so pleased

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