Cat Taylor, author of 'Florence - The Confused Frog', will be at Haddo House as part of the Summer Fair. Cat will be partaking in a book signing and a small writing workshop. The writing workshop will be running twice throughout the day, at 12pm and 3pm, The day will be packed with fun activities, tasty food and stalls that you can book onto if you have a few things you'd like to sell. Full details of the event can be found here. Florence is a frog, but believes she is a hedgehog due to all the things she has in common with hedgehogs. She argues that she likes to swim, eat beetles and slugs, and hibernate - all things that a hedgehog does so well. However, her friend Herbert the Hedgehog is on hand to rebuff all her arguments and provide logical thinking to finally make Florence see that she is a frog and not a hedgehog. A light-hearted book showing that it is better to be yourself and celebrate the differences between friends.
Author Cat Taylor will be at Castle Fraser on Sunday 1st October. Meet the author of 'Florence - The Confused Frog' and sit by the fire to listen to her read the lovely story of an adorable frog. Afterwards there will be time for questions and answers followed by a writing workshop and games. Book signing will complete the day! There are two readings dependent on age that you can attend. The first of which begins at 10:30 and is aimed at 2-5 year olds. The Second starts at 12pm and is for 5-8 year olds. Florence is a frog, but believes she is a hedgehog due to all the things she has in common with hedgehogs. She argues that she likes to swim, eat beetles and slugs, and hibernate - all things that a hedgehog does so well. However, her friend Herbert the Hedgehog is on hand to rebuff all her arguments and provide logical thinking to finally make Florence see that she is a frog and not a hedgehog. A light-hearted book showing that it is better to be yourself and celebrate the differences between friends.
Join J.D. Welch, author of 'The Einstein Code' and 'The Darwin Code', at Wilmslow Library for an interesting code cracking session. The session will run from 11am to 12pm. You will get the chance to ask J.D. Welch all your code cracking questions and maybe even bag yourself a signed copy of one of her books. 'The Einstein Code': Ben's mother has been kidnapped and the adults don't believe it. They think she's just missing and her employers and the police don't really want to know. The meeting she attended, after all, never took place. But the message she sent Ben tells a different story. To find his mum Ben must follow a perilous trail and solve a series of difficult clues, whilst evading being captured by the kidnappers. With help from his alarmingly clever cousins, Jess and Freddie, as well as some hindrance from his uncle, he investigates her mysterious disappearance. Tormented by conflicting leads and a growing threat, Ben's search becomes increasingly desperate. Can he solve the puzzles and save her, before anything terrible happens to her - or him? 'The Darwin Code': In her book 'The Darwin Code' J.D. Welch uses her love of science and puzzles to help her characters try to solve two mysteries whilst also delivering an interesting and understandable insight into human genetics. Set against a backdrop of the streets and colleges of Oxford, a story of intrigue and suspense unfolds. When young Ben Baxter and his mother Sue escape from a horrific ordeal, their lives remain in danger as they race to prevent a deadly poison being launched. For Ben, this also brings the opportunity to discover the answer to a very important question; who is his father?
Sarah Slater, author of 'Bookmark Bear', will be at Head Over Heels in Cheadle for a book reading on Monday 21st August. There will also be a colouring competition that the children can enter. If aren't able to make it to Cheadle, Sarah will be at Head Over Heals in Chorlton in the morning at 11:30am. Hopefully you will be able to attend one event, or if you really love it, why not head to both?! Felix loves to read but never imagined he could find books such an adventure, until he meets a certain grumpy - and hungry - bear. Together, they enter the world of books - quite literally! Join Felix and see if he can help the 'Bookmark Bear' stop the Scribingers, who lurk in books, trying to make mischief and sow confusion...Will they save the story?And more importantly, will Felix make it back home?
On Sunday 20th August author Lina Saad will be at the London Halal Festival. Lina will be cooking live at Tobacco Dock from 12:30pm. 'Ramadan Express' is an indispensable recipe collection packed with ideas and all the inspiration you could ever need for family meals and entertaining. Whether you’re a well-dined halal gourmand, a newfound halal foodie, or are simply looking for a good time with friends and family, there is something for everyone at the London Halal Food Festival. Discover international Halal cuisines for a truly global eating experience. Indulge in hearty meals from Halal burgers and hot dogs to traditional dishes. Enjoy tasty sweet treats in the dessert parlour Refresh with a mouth-watering mocktail Relax and unwind in an exclusive mocktail lounge. Watch your favourite Celebrity Chefs in action in the cookery theatre Participate in activities including the hugely popular Halal Eat Offs Watch your children enjoy the dedicated kids zone Enjoy live entertainment late into the night whilst Find out more about the festival by clicking here.
Join author Michael O. Gregory at The Book Tavern and bag yourself a signed copy of his book 'Lady Eleanora'. High treason and treachery prevail in this tale of fantasy and romance. A cat burglar, by the name of Eddy the Cat, overhears a plot to assassinate Prince Hugh D'Croix, the Prince of Dunboro. The cobbler whose shop he has just robbed is involved and just before scampering over the rooftops, Eddy the Cat steals a codebook. He soon realises that he is the chief suspect and when trapped in the city concedes that he may as well go to the Palace seeking safety and informing them of the plot. His secret is soon discovered; Eddy the cat is a lass, not a lad. Taken under the wing of Princess Julianna, Eleanora soon becomes a trusted part of the family and is elevated to a Baronet. As a member of the peerage Lady Eleanora travels and meets Crown Prince Ambrose of Turin. They become betrothed but Ambrose's father is concerned that Lady Eleanora is not from the correct background. Lady Eleanora excels in tactics, devotion and sheer force when fighting against an invasion by the Jutes. When the battle is over she is adopted by the royal family and becomes a Princess. Will she get her Prince finally?
The author of 'I Will Find You', John M. Taylor, will be joining The Littleport Society in celebrating 30 years of this community group. John will be taking part in a book signing and you will also have the chance to find out a little more about his book. Halfway through the evening there will be entertainment from Hobson's Voice - a local band! The event is free to both members and the public. It's certain to be a wonderful evening. To find out more about The Littleport Society, click here. 'I Will Find You' is a tale of mystery and intrigue which starts in wartime Fenland near Ely and then moves halfway across the globe to Australia. John Taylor's story is colourful, poignant and moving as it charts the journey of young Robbie Spalding and his path from a Dr. Barnardos Home in Cambridge to a new life on the other side of the world. Robbie becomes Nick Thorne and this account of his arrival into adulthood is more than a little tragic and filled with unexpected twists and turns. Touching, funny, sad and filled with drama, 'I Will Find You' is an authentic and pacey read, gripping and compelling, and will certainly keep the readers' attention until the last page is turned. Expect to shed a tear for the casualties of war.
Author of 'Praying For Strawberries', Gail Simpkins, will be at Dennis Johnson Branch Library on Wednesday 29th November at 5:50pm. Join Gail for a reading of her book and even get the chance to quiz Gail on 'Praying for Strawberries'. You may even be able to get yourself a signed copy! Have you ever wondered what an Autism Assistance Dog does? Or about the unique perspective of a person living with autism? Through his mother's diary, follow nine-year old Lachlan's journey with his new friend "Itsal" the Labrador as they navigate the world together with Lachlan achieving one of his many dreams and goals-learning to surf! Read about the fantastic improvements Itsal makes to Lachlan's life, and how he strengthens and supports Lachlan and his family. "Praying for Strawberries is a remarkable story of the daily real life events of a mother, a child and a family whose testimony to the joys and sorrows of a normal family who have been blessed as they travel with each other on a journey where each day unfolds with many surprises not planned for. It is this uncertainty that can be both exhilarating and challenging. The reader will not remain untouched." - Trevor R Parmenter AM, Professor Emeritus, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney