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4–11 May Linton Chi ldren’s Book Fe st iv al In partnership with

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featuring: Joseph Delaney Caroline Lawrence Helen Moss Pippa Goodhart Lucy Hawking Dave Shelton Karen McCombie and many more!

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With generous support from…

Linton Parish Council

HISTORY

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YOU For a complete list, please see our website

In partnership with: Children’s at Heffers Funding received from: Linton Parish Council Wadlow Wind Farm Community Fund Ridgeons Community Fund The Anderson Trust The PYE Foundation Friends of Granta School We are also grateful for support from the following local businesses: The Co-Operative Food TWI Kumon Cambridge University Press We are delighted to be working with: History Needs You The Darryl Nantais Gallery Anglia Ruskin University C of E Linton Infants School Linton Heights Junior School The Granta School Linton Village College Linton Library 1st Linton Scout Group Linton Jazz Linton Youth Music Linton & District Gardening Club Music Matters The Linton Children’s Book Festival is a registered charity, no. 1131016. We are a small community project and rely on grants from funding bodies, corporate sponsors and donations from the general public. We would love to hear from you if you can help the Festival with a financial contribution, however small, or if you can volunteer to help on the weekend of 10th and 11th May, 2014.

Disclaimer All details are correct at the time of going to press (24 Mar 2014). The trustees of the Linton Children’s Book Festival are not liable for any subsequent changes to the programme. Latest news can be found on our website: www.lintonbookfest.org Programme and poster designs by raserleef.co.uk

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A Word from the Chair of the Trustees You and your children are in for a real treat this year, with so much going on in the month of May. I can personally hardly wait until it all gets started! Take some time to read through the programme, mark your calendar, and get ready for online booking to open on the 5th of April. Our award-winning Festival runs every two years, and in 2012 we had more than 2000 adults and children! On behalf of all the Trustees, I’d like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to all the volunteers, and to Valérie Reader, our tireless administrator, who have all been giving so much of their time to get this fabulous programme put together for you. I’d like to also thank our generous sponsors, without whom, this could never remain a free event. We’ve put together a packed programme of free activities for all ages, and I’m sure you’ll find plenty to keep you and your children entertained, informed and enthralled. Welcome to the Festival!

HOW TO BOOK All sessions are free, but you can reserve places online from April 5th. Please go to our website: www.lintonbookfest.org for more information, or call our enquiry line on 07796 533622. Booking will be reserved for school children and their families from Linton and neighbouring villages for the first week, and then will be open to the general public from April 12th. There will be lots to do on both Sat 10th and Sun 11th, but please do book ahead to avoid disappointment. Please use this programme to plan your day and make sure you can attend all the events you book. To help ensure the festival remains free of charge on the day, we appreciate any donation you are able to make at the time of booking.

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

saturday 3rd May – sunday 4th May

Pirates, Puritans & a Tudor Bed

History’s Alive!

Saturday May 3rd 7:30 pm, Linton Village College

Sunday May 4th 11:00–16:00, Camping Close, Linton

This event is intended for adults

All the family

Two great communicators, two amazing stories, one thrilling evening of history.

Adrian Tinniswood OBE’s latest book is The Rainborowes, a secret history of how radical American colonists ignited the English Civil War, as told through the lives of one extraordinary family.

‘Remarkable and enthralling’ Guardian Adrian Tinniswood is a sought-after lecturer and regular contributor on television and radio.

In 2013 he was awarded an OBE for services to heritage.

Dr Jonathan Foyle presents a fascinating detective story about an elaborate old bed that was left in a car park. After a year of research, he believes it is the lost marriage bed of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York, an object of exceptional importance in our national history.

Subject of BBC 4 documentary, Secret Knowledge: The King’s Lost Bed Dr Jonathan Foyle is a renowned historian, broadcaster and author.

Followed by book signings, courtesy of Heffers Bookshop, Cambridge.

See the history books spring into dynamic life on Linton’s historic Camping Close, with our exciting day out for young and old… and discover how Linton was involved!

• Step back in time and visit our World War 1 trench, talk to Tommy and Poilu and find out what life on the front line was like. And discover how Linton was involved.

• Thrill to the sights and sounds of Colonel Pulteney’s Regiment from 1745, the roar of gunfire, the smell of wood smoke.

• Go back to basics and be on your best behaviour in our Victorian classroom.

• Relax in our vintage tea tent.

• Lots of hands-on activities for adults and children.

Adults: £15, including a glass of wine Concessions (under 16 and over 65): £10 To book tickets visit www.lintonbookfest.org

Entry is free, but a donation of £5 per family will help us to cover our costs.

In partnership with

HISTORY EEDSYOU Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

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SEE PAGE 2 FOR HOW TO BOOK PLACES

Free bookable events

Free Storytimes Come along and enjoy storytelling for the younger audience in these beautiful locations!

Other Book Festival activities to look out for in Linton Bookmark Competition When visiting the festival bookshop, why not take the time to design your ideal bookmark?

The winners of this competition will not only get a prize, but their art will also become a bookmark distributed in Heffers’ bookshop.

This competition is run in collaboration with Heffers Children’s Bookshop.

History Trail THURSDAY 1ST MAY WEDNESDAY Conkers Children’s 7TH MAY Centre, Cathodeon Garden Storytime Centre, Linton 9:30–11:00 Stay and Play session encouraging a love of books and rhyme.

The Guildhall, 4 Church Lane, Linton 15:45 (1 hour) Ages 2+

Ages 2–5

TUESDAY 6TH MAY Garden Storytime 3 Mill Lane, Linton 15:45 (1 hour) Ages 2+

Library Storytime Linton Library 14:00 (1 hour) No need to book and it is free!

Ages 2–5

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the TimeTravelling Car has sent postcards to some of the shops on Linton High Street. Can you find the postcards and use the letters to find out his next destination?

Gallery We are again delighted that this year Darryl Nantais Art Gallery will support the festival by holding an exhibition of works by illustrators and authors coming to the festival.

Do not miss this rare opportunity to see the drawings, paintings, etchings of your favourite artists! Check www.nantais‑gallery.co.uk for details of the exhibition.

THURSDAY 8TH MAY Garden Storytime 1 Mill Lane, Linton 15:45 (1 hour) Ages 2+

Watch out for Dave the Minion!

See competition on Page 21

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

saturday 10th May

All events at Linton Village College

Singing Lessons Sarah Rosewell BA (Hons) Music Individual singing lessons available for all ages and abilities Whether towards exams or purely for pleasure * CRB Checked * Based in Linton For more information contact: Sarah on 01223 894861

Email: sarahrosewell@hotmail.com

SEE PAGE 2 FOR HOW TO BOOK PLACES

saturday 10th May

Free bookable events

The Tale of a Tail

Poetry is Pants!

Ophelia Redpath

James Carter

Illustrator and author

Poetry and music

11:00 (45 mins) Room 5

11:00 and 12:15 (45 mins) West H

Pre / early readers

Early / developing readers

Being inspired by David Attenborough, it’s no surprise to hear that Ophelia Redpath’s charming new book is about an animal. The Lemur’s Tale is the story of Earl Grey, a ringtailed lemur who sleeps in a teapot. Can you work out how he puts the lid on? Ophelia will be reading from her book and answering your questions.

Which animal would you choose for a character?

Come and tell Ophelia – she would love to know!

My pants are warm and free from grime and as I journey far in time I travel safe with peace of mind; my pants are clean – so I’ll be fine!

You: the Storyteller Kate Maryon Author 11:00 (1 hour) Main Hall Confident / older readers

Kate’s fun, yet touching, interactive talks awaken a passion for reading and inspire confidence in creative writing. Kate shares her childhood experiences and how they led her to become a writer. She introduces her characters in a way that will spark the imagination and show children how capable they all are of writing brilliant stories.

She encourages sharing and discussion on many of the issues and dilemmas her characters face. Your children will love Kate – see you there!

Join James Carter and his timetravelling underpants for poetry to make you laugh your socks off. James writes for Cbeebies’ Poetry Pie and Magic Fingers and is often referred to as ‘that crazy, guitar-playing, poet person’. His guitar is called Keith, in case you were wondering.

Writing History Karen Wallace Author

11:00 (45 mins) Staff Room Developing / confident readers

As the author of over 300 books, Karen Wallace has a lot of experience to share, and loves writing historical fiction. Raspberries on the Yangtze, set in Quebec, where she grew up, was her first novel and shortlisted for the Guardian Fiction Award. Her most recent novel, Emerald, set in Tudor England was nominated for the Northern Book Prize.

Karen is currently writing a novel set in World War II about a girl and a pig. Come along and be inspired.

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

saturday 10th May

All events at Linton Village College

Nasty or Nice?

Mystery in the Making

Matthew Ward

Caroline Lawrence

Historical Storyteller

Author

12:15 (45 mins) Main Hall

13:00 (1 hour) Main Hall

All audiences

Developing / confident and older readers

Broadcaster and edutainer Matthew Ward has suffered and died in Horrible Histories, and lived and thrived on history from childhood. Find out about all the nasty and nice bits of history that are left out of the boring books at Matthew’s interactive and funny show.

Caroline Lawrence is an English-American author, best known for The Roman Mysteries, about a Roman girl called Flavia and her friends, which has won numerous awards.

She is currently writing the “Pinky” Pinkerton Mysteries, set in the American wild west.

During the festival, Caroline will present her ‘Speedy Creative Writing Workshop’ introducing kids (and parents) to Five Powerful Writing Techniques. Don’t miss your chance to meet Caroline!

SEE PAGE 2 FOR HOW TO BOOK PLACES

saturday 10th May

Free bookable events

The Witchfinder Experience William Hussey Author

13:15 (45 mins) West H Confident / older readers

William is the author of the acclaimed Witchfinder trilogy and the supernatural thriller Haunted. Inspired by comic books, detective stories (and a job working on a ghost train!), he was a finalist in the BRIT Writer of the Year Award in 2010. His talk will be a Horrible Histories-style event recreating a 17th-century witch trial. This funny and informative session provides a great introduction to Civil War history and draws parallels with the issue of bullying in schools.

Mix it up!

Hilary Robinson Author

14:15 (45 mins) Main Hall Pre / early and developing readers

Hilary Robinson is a radio producer, broadcaster, feature writer and author of over forty books for children. Her stories include Mixed Up Fairy Tales, Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes and Where The Poppies Now Grow – a story in rhyme, written to engage children in commemorations to mark the centenary of World War 1.

From mixing up fairy tales to untangling dancing spiders, Hilary will be entertaining children with little tips on how to create engaging stories.

Latest news and updates at www.lintonbookfest.org

saturday 10th May

All events at Linton Village College

Storytelling in the Yurt

Rhymes with Brains

Paul Jackson

James Carter

Storyteller

Poetry and Music

10:00; 13:15; 15:15 (45 mins) Henry Morris Lawn

14:15 (45 mins) West H Developing / confident readers

All audiences

James Carter is one of the most high profile children’s poets in the UK, having visited over 1100 Primary schools in the last decade, not to mention libraries and literary festivals. An award-winning and widely-anthologised poet, James has published twelve hugely popular poetry books for children. During this session, James will delight the audience with reading from Travel at the centre of my brain …and much more!

Paul Jackson tells stories in pubs, cathedrals and museums, in caves and hiding inside hollow trees. We don’t have a cave, but you can listen to Paul’s captivating tales in his magical yurt.

Paul visited the Linton Book Festival two years ago and the yurt was always full of listeners, laughter and intrigue as the stories unfolded.

Climb aboard the magic carpet this year to hear stories from across the globe.

Adventure Island

Young Knights

Helen Moss

Julia Golding

Author

Author

15:15 (45 mins) Main Hall Developing / confident readers

Wanted: bold young readers to join King Arthur’s Round Table. Do you have the right stuff to take on dragons and daring adventures? Julia Golding is a multi-award winning writer for children and young adults. Former British diplomat and Oxfam policy adviser, she has now published over 30 books from historical adventure to fantasy. Over half a million of her books have been sold worldwide in over 20 languages. Come and join the fun and games.

16:15 (1 hour) Main Hall Early / developing and confident readers

A Festival favourite, Helen is the author of the fourteen-title Adventure Island series. She is currently working on a new mystery/adventure series with an archaeological theme. Helen can often be spotted walking her two border collies, muttering to herself as she plots ingenious crimes for her novels. The joys of devising dastardly deeds to baffle the young investigators in her novels will be shared with you, as well as important issues like Nutella, punk fashion and Penelope Pitstop.

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Free bookable events

How to Make a Book Miles Kelly Publishing Workshop

10.00 (45 mins), Main Hall All audiences

Be an editor for the day and learn how children’s books are made with a talk hosted by Miles Kelly Publishing.

Come along and have a go at spotting the mistakes and editing some text!

Design a Book Cover Miles Kelly Publishing Workshop 12.00 and 14.00 (45 mins), Room 5 All audiences Be a designer for the day and learn how children’s book covers are made with a workshop hosted by Miles Kelly Publishing. Come along and have a go at designing your own book cover!

saturday 10th May

Drop-in Activities Linton Youth Music

Henry Morris Lawn Come and make musical instruments, play musical games, and listen to the wonderful music!

Hands on History (in collaboration with the Museum of Cambridge)

Staff Room Victorian household items, 1950s and 1960s memorabilia… come and discover what was everyday life for your parents, grand-parents and great-grandparents.

Scouting for Boys (brought to you by 1st Linton Scouts Group)

East H / Drop-in Zone Time has passed since the first edition of Scouting for Boys in 1908 – Take a look at a few examples of how things have changed… or have they really?

Linton Library

East H / Drop-in Zone Is there a better time than a book festival to sign up to your local library? Come and see how their service has evolved to accommodate our modern life style.

Drawing History

East H / Drop-in Zone Take some time to colour in and decorate your own historical character and add it to our mosaic.

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Hall

Miles Kelly

Kate Maryon

Matthew Ward

Caroline La

10:00–10:45

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12:15–13:00

13:00–14:0

EAST H west h room 5 STAFF lawn

saturday 10th May

10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 13:00 13:15

Karen Wallace 11:00–11:45

Ophelia Redpath

Miles Kelly

11:00–11:45

12:00–12:45

James Carter

James Carter

Willia

11:00–11:45

12:15–13:00

13:15

Scouting for Boys; Linton Library; Drawing History (drop in activit 10:45–16:30

Paul Jackson

Linton Youth Music (drop in activity)

Paul

10:00–10:45

11.00–13.00

13:15

Hall EAST H west h room 5 STAFF lawn

sunday 11th May

10:00 10:15 10:30 10:45 11:00 11:15 11:30 11:45 12:00 12:15 12:30 12:45 13:00 13:15

Pippa Goodhart

Pippa Goodhart

Lucy Hawking

Savio

10:00–10:45

11:00–11:45

12:00–13:00

13:15

Meet the illustrators and the authors / Hands on History (drop-in activit 10:30–16:00 John McCambridge

Anglia Ruskin

Maudie Smith

John M

10:00–10:45

11:00–11:45

12:00–13:00

13:15

Adèle Geras

Elys Dolan

Dave

11:00–11:45

12:00–12:45

13:15

Granta School display; Drawing History (drop-in activities) 10:45–16:30

Paul Jackson

Linton Jazz

Paul

11:00–11:45

12.30–13.15

13:15

13:30 13:45 14:00 14:15 14:30 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15

awrence

Hilary Robinson

Julia Golding

Helen Moss

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14:15–15:00

15:15–16:00

16:15–17:15

Hands on History (drop in activity) GUIDE TO READING LEVELS These are only a guide to the ages that the material should appeal to.

12:15–16:00

Miles Kelly

Pre-early readers (age 3–5)

14:00–14:45

am Hussey

James Carter

5–14:00

14:15–15:00

Early / developing readers (age 4–7) Developing / confident readers (age 6–10) Confident / older readers (age 8–12+) All audiences

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Jackson

Linton Youth Music

Paul Jackson

5–14:00

14.15–15.00

15:15–16:00

13:30 13:45 14:00 14:15 14:30 14:45 15:00 15:15 15:30 15:45 16:00 16:15 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:15

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Roger Hurn

Karen McCombie

Joseph Delaney

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McCambridge

Anglia Ruskin

5–14:00

15:15–16:00

Shelton

Maudie Smith

M.P. Robertson

5–14:00

14:15–15:00

15:15–16:00

Jackson

Paul Jackson

Linton Jazz

5–14:00

14:15–15:00

15.45–16.30

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sunday 11th May

All events at Linton Village College

Choose This!

Past Presence

Pippa Goodhart

Adèle Geras

Author

10:00 (45 mins) Main Hall Pre / early readers

Author

11:00 (45 mins) West H

Pippa grew up in Grantchester, and worked in the old Heffers Children’s Bookshop in Cambridge. In this pre-school session, Pippa wants you to stretch your imagination! If you could choose anything, what would YOU CHOOSE? You Choose has sold over a million copies.

She has had over ninety children’s books published since then. Pippa also writes as Laura Owen when writing the Winnie the Witch stories.

Developing / confident and older readers

Raven Boy

What Weasels Wish For

Pippa Goodhart

Elys Dolan

Author

Author and Illustrator

11:00 (45 mins) Main Hall Developing / confident readers

What are the problems and opportunities offered by history as a setting for stories? Pippa will be looking at Raven Boy, an adventure about a boy stuck in London during the Great Plague who decides to kill the King. Finding Fortune is the story of a determined girl who forces her father to take her with him when he sets off from England for the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897. What a journey, almost to the Arctic! Will they find gold or not?

Born In Jerusalem in 1944, Adèle Geras spent her childhood in many different countries as her father was in the Colonial Service. Adèle was an actress and singer and a French teacher in a girls’ school before becoming a full time writer. As a popular writer of historical fiction Adèle has published more than 90 books for children and young adults. Adèle describes how she tries to make stories of children who lived long ago entertaining for young readers of today.

12:00 (45 mins) West H Pre / early and developing readers

What DO weasels do all day? Eat nuts and berries? Lurk in the dark? Argue with squirrels?

Well, actually they plot World Domination! Join Elys Dolan as she takes you into the weasels’ world-dominating super-lair. Elys grew up in a part of Sussex that consists almost entirely of trees and cows. She works predominately with ink, newfangled digital witchcraft and coloured pencils, of which she is the proud owner of 178 but can never seem to find a sharpener.

Sunday 11th May

Free bookable events

Guide to the Universe Lucy Hawking Author

12:00 (1 hour) Main Hall Confident / older readers

Lucy Hawking has toured the world, giving talks on physics, astronomy and cosmology to children. With her father, Stephen Hawking, she has written three adventure stories based on science. The most recent is George and the Big Bang, where George seeks to discover the origins of the universe. Translated into 38 languages, the George series of books has brought complex science to a new and younger audience.

Pick ‘n’ Mix! Maudie Smith Creative workshop

12:00 (1 hour) Room 5 Developing / confident readers

As an actor, Maudie Smith played many well-known roles such as Piglet and The Snow Queen. A few years ago, she swapped acting for writing because she wanted to play all the parts! Maudie’s hilarious and exciting Opal Moonbaby books tell you all you need to know about the crazy ups and downs of being friends with an alien.

Come along and design your own mixed up creature from another world. Dressing up, drawing and writing fun.

Myths and Magic Saviour Pirotta 13:15 (45 mins) Main Hall

Opal Moonbaby Forever

Early / developing readers

Maudie Smith

Saviour Pirotta spent his childhood on the island of Malta, and since moving to England he has published over sixty books. His Orchard Book of First Greek Myths is an international bestseller.

Step into a world of monsters and pirates as Saviour recounts myths and legends. Find out why fishermen in the Mediterranean sometimes see a light shining at the bottom of the sea, hear all about the dolphin that saved a poet’s life and follow Prince Ivan on his search for the fabulous firebird!

Author

Author

14:15 (45 mins) West H Developing / confident readers

The unstoppable alien girl is back! Maudie Smith introduces Opal Moonbaby, her weird and wonderful pet, her friends and her fantastic adventures. Join Maudie on her writing journey and pick up some wacky writing tips along the way. And if you have a question for Maudie, don’t forget to bring it with you!

sunday 11th May

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Sunday 11th May

Free bookable events

How to Draw your Dragon

Thrills and Chills

John McCambridge

Roger Hurn

Illustration workshop

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10:00 and 13:15 (45 mins) Room 5

14:15 (45 mins) Main Hall

Ages 7 and older

Roger Hurn used to be a teacher in an inner-city school and found that one of the best ways to survive was to tell stories with cliffhanger endings – just like in the Spook Squad – Adventures Too Scary for Boys series.

During the festival, reading from The Man Who Couldn’t Lose, Gladiator School and Death Comes to Call, Roger will transport you to exciting times long gone by.

Finally, with Once There Were Lions you will learn of the life of the children who were evacuated from South East London at the start of the Second World War.

Originally from Ballycastle, Ireland – a stone’s throw away from The Giants Causeway, John McCambridge grew up immersed in the myths and legends of Ulster. Characters such as Finn McCool and the stories of the Wee Folk influenced his desire to become a fantasy Illustrator. Besides working on video games, John also works as an illustrator for publishers.

Using simple techniques, John will show you how to go about creating your very own Fantasy creature!

Confident / older readers

The Accidental Writer

Here’s the Thing

Dave Shelton

Karen McCombie

Author and Illustrator

Author

13:15 (45 mins) West H

15:15 (1 hour) Main Hall

Developing / confident readers

Best-selling author Karen McCombie writes her books either in Office no.1 (her weeny back bedroom) or Office no. 2 (the cafe in her local garden centre). Office no. 2 is her favourite, as there’s not a lot of cake in Office no. 1. A million of her books have been sold around the world, and she’s written more than 70, including novels Life According To Alice B. Lovely, The Year of Big Dreams and her newest, Angels Next Door, plus the hugely popular You, Me and Thing series for younger readers.

Dave Shelton is rather an accidental writer.

He moved to Cambridge to study Illustration, but earned a living working in a bookshop, until he started drawing the comic strip Good Dog, Bad Dog. This led to the creation of his debut novel A Boy and a Bear in a Boat, which won the Branford Boase Award in 2013. Dave lives in Cambridge with his partner, Pam, and her daughter, His next book will be Thirteen Chairs, a collection of ghost stories.

It is very nearly finished (honest)!

Early / developing readers

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Funny Fantastic M.P. Robertson Author and Illustrator

15:15 (45 mins) West H Early / developing and confident readers

Mark (M.P.) Robertson is the author and illustrator of many picture books for children, including the highly acclaimed Egg series about a boy who befriends a Dragon. Join Mark for stories, pictures and some big laughs.

He will also be giving a draw-along-Dragon demonstration, so dust off your sketchbooks and sharpen your pencils!

Storytelling in the Yurt Paul Jackson Storyteller

11:00, 13:15*, 14:15 (*special needs friendly session) All ages

(same as Saturday)

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Sunday 11th May

Free bookable events

Not to be Read after Dark Joseph Delaney Author

16:30 (1 hour) Main Hall Developing / confident and older readers

The Spook’s books come with a warning: Not to be Read after Dark. But Joseph Delaney’s books are very hard to put down, and you may find darkness creeps up on you! The Spook hunts out evil, and he’s teaching 13 year old Tom Ward all he knows. Joseph lives in Lancashire, in the heart of Boggart territory, and has a fantastically scary imagination.

Come before nightfall, and find out if Boggarts really do exist!

Picture This Anglia Ruskin University Children’s Book Illustration programme Illustration workshops

11:00 and 15:15 (45 mins) Room 5 Meet the future of children’s book illustration, and learn from those who know how to make stories come to life. In this “mini book making workshop” up and coming illustrators Emma Carlisle and Elena Arevalo will help you design your own picture book. So come along and see your very own fantastic characters come to life!

Drop-in Activities Linton Jazz

Henry Morris Lawn Come and enjoy wonderful musical interludes.

Meet the Illustrators and Authors

Staff Room A chance to have a chat and meet up and coming authors and illustrators.

Have a look at their work, ask them about their experience, or even ask for tips.

Hands on History (in collaboration with the Museum of Cambridge)

Staff Room Victorian household items, 1950s and 1960s memorabilia.... come and discover what was everyday life for your parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents.

Drawing History

East H / Drop-in Zone Take some time to colour in and decorate your own historical character and add it to our mosaic.

Granta School Display

East H / Drop-in Zone Granta School has had a very busy week story making, and story telling!

Come and have a look at the results of their hard work. Experience some Shakespeare “Granta Style”!

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5th–9th May

AUTHOR VISITS TO LINTON SCHOOLS

During the week leading up to the main Festival, we have arranged author visits to each of the four schools in Linton. Our aim is to provide enriching experiences that instill a love of reading and writing, inspire new audiences and encourage the exploration of new ideas.

Andrew Weale Linton Infants School Winner of the Red House Children’s Book Award 2013, and shortlisted for Sheffield Children’s Book Award 2013, Andrew Weale will use all his talents to share his stories and enthuse the children to create their own work using various media. Andrew will also be signing copies of his books, including: One Newt in a Suit, Nora, and Spooky Spooky House, which will be for sale on the day, courtesy of Children’s at Heffers bookshop.

Paul Jackson Granta School Paul will be enthralling the children with a day of storytelling, followed up by a workshop with the students to create their own stories and artwork inspired by the stories he tells. These will then be displayed during the festival weekend in the Drop-in Zone.

Josh Lacey Linton Heights Junior School The author of the GRK series and the Dragonsitter series will be working with the pupils of years 3 and 4 in a series of writing workshops. He will also be presenting to the whole school assembly and signing copies of his books, which will be for sale at the school, courtesy of Children’s at Heffers bookshop.

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5th–9th May Gareth P. Jones

Celia Rees

Linton Heights Junior School Gareth will be working with the pupils of years 5 and 6. The Considine Curse won the 2012 Blue Peter book award, a book he brings vividly (and musically) to life. Gareth’s other books include The Thornthwaite Inheritance, The Dragon Detective Agency books and Ninja Meerkats series.

He will also be signing copies of his books, which will be for sale at the school, courtesy of Children’s at Heffers bookshop.

Linton Village College Celia writes across a range of genres from thrillers (Every Step You Take), gothic and speculative fiction (Blood Sinister, The Stone Testament) to historical fiction (Witch Child, Sorceress, The Fool’s Girl). Her latest book, This is Not Forgiveness, was released in 2012 to great critical acclaim. Celia will also be signing copies of her books, which will be for sale at the school, courtesy of Children’s at Heffers bookshop.

Competition

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Imagine The Minion visiting your favourite historical event or period, and recount his adventure.

You can write, draw or both.

Your entry (1 per participant) must be on A4 paper and you can use any medium you want.

Write your name, age, and contact telephone number on the back of your work, and place it in one of the competition boxes located at Linton Infants, Linton Heights,

Granta School, or Linton Library. Alternatively, you can post your entry to: Linton Children’s Book Festival, 6 Market Lane, Linton CB21 4HU All entries need to be submitted

by Thursday May 8th 2014.

All entries will be exhibited during the festival, and the winner in each age group will be awarded a prize during the weekend.

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