Happy back-to-school, Detectives!

September 6, 2017

the EEESs

It’s September, which means that the summer is officially OVER!

If you’re back to school this week, I hope it goes well. New years are terrifying and exciting, but just remember to behave as fearlessly as Daisy and be as kind and thoughtful as Hazel and you’ll do brilliantly.

I’m really looking forward to the new term – I’m going to be visiting almost 30 schools to talk about The Guggenheim Mystery this autumn! If you’re at one of the lucky schools, let me know! I can’t visit every school who wants to see me (if I did, I would never write a word, and I think we’d all be sorry about that) but I’m pleased that I’m able to talk to so many people.

I’m also going to be at lots of festivals – Bath, Cheltenham and (just announced) Ilkley on 14th October at 10am!

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I’m partnering up with the National Archives for their first ever school event, a free online event on Wednesday March 25th at 1:30pm.
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I’m delighted to say that I’ll be visiting Lincoln in February to talk about my books! I’ll be at the Engine Shed on Saturday 14th February at 3pm – tickets are on sale NOW and include a book with the price of the ticket.