When a travelling skycircus arrives in Brackenbridge, Lily and Robert can’t wait to step aboard… But there’s something sinister about the hybrid children who appear as part of the act. I loved it.'Īnne Thompson, Prep Librarian, Notre Dame Schoolįor large talks over 100 people I would prefer a microphone, if possible.Note: Animated cover downloaded from Peter Bunzl’s author website. Cogheart is an exciting adventure with friendship and bravery at its heart – a clever mix of historical and steampunk – it has a wide appeal. This interactive element of the day was a huge success. All of them were thrilled to have a go at creating their own animation to show on a Victorian-style zoetrope. They loved hearing about the books and films that had inspired Peter’s debut book, Cogheart. Everything you want from a children’s author visit! It was inspiring, creative and fun. 'Our Chatterbooks club members had a brilliant morning with Peter Bunzl. Gita Ralleigh, School Librarian, Whiteheath Junior School. We covered everything from Charles Dickens and Jules Verne to Zoetropes and Zeppelins! I would thoroughly recommend Peter as an author for school visits.” He had a great rapport with the children and answered their questions beautifully. Peter was so engag- ing and professional in his presentation. They absolutely loved reading the book and had some thoughtful questions to ask that showed they'd read with real attention. 'All the children at Whiteheath Book Ninjas (our Chatterbooks group) appreciated and enjoyed Peter's visit. Jo Clarke, Library Manager, Whitchurch C of E School.

I would definitely recom- mend a visit from Peter Bunzl my children were enthused and motivated to write their own stories after this fantastic experience.' They also loved the interactive element of the visit when he showed then how to make animation strips to use in a Victorian Zoetrope. He really managed to captivate and entertain them with his fascinating insight into the world of an author. Peter talked to them about himself, his inspiration and what books and films have influenced his story. 'We had a fantastic visit from Peter Bunzl with our Chatterbooks group who had absolutely loved Cogheart and were really ex- cited to meet him.

Plus 1 book signing session.Īnywhere within an hour and a half’s travel from North London for a day/half day visit.Īnywhere further afield would require an overnight stay and expenses. I give inspirational, fun and interactive talks to larger groups, and smaller creative writing and animation workshops to a single-class. I love meeting enthusiastic readers, writers and artists to talk about how I became a children’s author. A bestselling children's author, filmmaker and animator, who writes about clockwork, hope and magic.

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