Children’s author drops in
Award-winning children’s author and screenwriter Ciaran Murtagh will help pupils create their own adventures.
Ciaran will visit Paisley St James Primary School and Heriot Primary School today.
The tour, which is provided completely free of charge to schools, is sponsored by Scottish Friendly and run by Scottish Book Trust.
Ciaran Murtagh has more than 30 books to his name, including The Genie and The Dino series.
He has written for some of the best-loved TV shows, including Dangermouse, Mr Bean, and The Legend of Dick and Dom.
His most recent series, The Fincredible Diary of Fin Spencer, stars a 12-year-old aspiring stuntboy-rockstar.
In the first book in this series Fin is given a magical and mysterious diary which changes his life in the most unexpected and hilarious ways.
Ciaran said:“Scotland is a land full of stories and I’m thrilled I get the opportunity to devise some more alongside the children I meet on tour.”
Marc Lambert, CEO of Scottish Book Trust, said:“Bringing an author into schools is hugely inspiring for pupils and we are delighted to work with Scottish Friendly to share this magic with young people.
“Ciaran’s visit will generate excitement about reading and inspire the children to write their own stories.” (Adjacent to Kwik Save car park, Paisley Road West)