Events

I visit schools, bookshops, libraries, and festivals throughout the year, to talk to children about reading, writing and my books.

My workshops explain how I became an author, and what inspired me, including a chance encounter with Roald Dahl when I was a child. Students can hear the real life childhood adventure which later inspired The Last Wild trilogy, as well as find out more about the environmental themes behind the book. I also talk about the importance of stories, and tell the very personal one which led to There May Be A Castle.

All my workshops revolve around heavily illustrated, animated and interactive presentations, full of video, sound, take home facts and plenty of jokes. For more information on the talks I offer for this academic year, fees and how to book, please contact my booking agents Authors  Aloud or Authors Abroad.or look through my FAQ.

Visits to bookshops and festivals are organised through my publisher, and you can see what’s coming up below.

I look forward to seeing you at one of them if you can make it.