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SUMMARY:Marie Basting Author Event
DESCRIPTION:About Marie Basting\nMarie Basting writes funny fiction for children. Her debut novel\, Princess BMX\, was listed by the Guardian and BookTrust in their best new books category and was praised by Gender Collect as one of the best books out there for smashing stereotypes. \nIn 2023 My Family and Other Romans won a Books For Topics award for best KS2 curriculum support. A former Associate Lecturer at Manchester Met University\, Marie has taught creative writing from foundation through to MFA level and has extensive experience of creative schools outreach delivery. \nMarie’s website: mariebasting.com \nMarie on X (@riewriting) \nMarie on Instagram (@marie_basting_author) \nWhat to expect from the event\nMedusa the Gorgon has lost her head and doesn’t know where to find it. Join Silvia\, the school-girl demigoddess from Hexham\, on her quest to recover it: \n\nDiscover the monsters and myths that inspired Silvia’s quest and learn how author Marie Basting breathed new magic into these classic tales.\nSearch for the truth in Marie’s mythic Greek and Roman facts as we play the ‘Truth or Porky Pie’ game.\nAllow misrule to rule as we learn all about the festival of Saturnalia and agree our manifesto for mischief. (Includes creative writing challenge)\n\nHere’s an introduction from Marie to get your pupils excited about the event: \n\n\nFocus Books\nThe session will be focused on Marie’s new book: Auntie Medusa and Me\, which was released in August 2024 and featured in out July 2024 UKS2 books subscription boxes\, and the rest of the ‘My Family and Other Romans’ series by Marie. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		\n\nBuy the books\nIf you’d like to buy the book for your school before or after the event\, we offer a substantial discount on the RRP price. Please email events@wherereadingrocks.com to order books. Orders received 7 days before the event will arrive in time for the event. \nWe can also offer this book at a discounted rate to families PLUS your school will also receive a 5% credit (based on the value of the books sold to families) towards any future book purchases made through Reading Rocks. To enquire about our family discounts email events@wherereadingrocks.com. \nAbout the Book\nBook title: Auntie Medusa and Me \nAn action-packed\, laugh-out-loud funny Greek mythology adventure from the author of My Family and Other Romans! \nI’m Silvia\, an ordinary kid just like you. At least\, I was ordinary until I wound up in Ancient Rome and found out I’m a demigoddess. \nYeah\, that took me by surprise too. But seriously\, travelling back in time is nothing compared to what’s happening now . . . \nMedusa the gorgon wants her head back – and she’s chosen me to find it! \nPacked full of Roman and Ancient Greek mythology – as you’ve never seen it before! \nA laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki\, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? \nReaders will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist. \nBook title: My Family and Other Romans \nI’m Silvia Fortuna Juno De Luca: half-schoolgirl\, half-goddess. Yes – actual Roman goddess. \nBut it all starts with Dad. He was messing about\, re-enacting battles at Hadrian’s Wall\, when – pow! – he’s transported to . . . Ancient Rome. \nI go after him because someone has to. And now\, the fate of my whole family rests on me . . . \nThe Romans as you’ve never seen them before! \nA laugh-out-loud funny family caper full of excitement and heart: perfect for fans of Loki\, Horrible Histories and Who Let the Gods Out? \nReaders will go on a time-travel adventure – with a LARPing twist – as Livi and her family are catapulted back to Ancient Rome \nPublisher: Chicken House Books
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