Chris Smith is a teacher at Kibworth High School who wrote a Thank You Letter to the author Gary Toward for visiting the school. The letter reads ‘It was a wonderful experience to have Gary over. He has a special ability to connect to the children. His style of engaging with students is a testament to his services as a headteacher. His exceptional presentation skills bring life to his WWI novel, The Magpie. Gary along with students had a fantastic writing session, which itself is a brilliant fun learning activity’.

The Magpie is a thrilling and intriguing read. Frank Bolam is Detective Constable who is investigating a murder case. There is a murderer who is killing people by stabbing a knife in the lower back and throwing the dead bodies in the River Wear. All victims are murdered in the same manner. Frank vows to avenge the murderer and bring justice to the families of the victims. Who is the killer? Would Frank be able to find the murderer? Get a copy of the book to know how the story unfolds.

The author Gary Toward has served for 33 years as a headteacher in 6 different schools. He has been a co-author of four successful books for teachers. He is a father of four grown-up children.