St John’s pupils inspired by children’s author for World Book Day
STUDENTS at Sidmouth’s St John’s School had a treat last week, when Somerset-born children’s author, Steve Voake, spent the day working with both junior and senior pupils.
Steve, who read extracts from his books The Dreamwalker’s Child and The Starlight Conspiracy, spoke of his experience of writing stories and ran creative writing workshops.
He first gave useful advice on writing short stories, and focused on the planning behind a narrative with younger students.
Juniors particularly enjoyed hearing some of Steve’s shorter stories and enjoyed his humorous approach. Many bought signed copies of his books.
In 2003, Steve was head of a primary school in Kilmersdon, Somerset, when a bidding war broke out amongst publishers and film makers for the rights to his first novel, The Dreamwalker’s Child.
The deal he accepted with Faber and Faber convinced him to give up his teaching job and be a full-time writer.
He has published many critically acclaimed novels all over the world, including The Web of Fire, Insect Detective and Blood Hunters. He is also responsible for the Daisy Dawson and Hooey Higgins series.
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