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Dive into an Ocean Adventure with Martin Stewart

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Thursday 14 August 16:30 - 17:30

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Ocean explorer Sandy Fin: diver of the deep and puzzler of puzzles. Can he save the Museum of Seaside Stories and its collection of treasures?…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 10:00 - 10:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Being Brave with Anu Adebogun

Suitable for age 12 - 14

Saturday 16 August 10:15 - 11:15

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Learn to be brave, bold, and audacious as author Anu Adebogun gives you the tools to live your best life…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 11:00 - 11:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Gaelic Daleks with Shelagh Campbell

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 16 August 12:00 - 13:00

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If you had to dress up as a Gaelic speaking character for Halloween, which would you pick? 8-year-old Ailig chooses a Dalek from Dr Who. Only… Daleks can’t speak Gaelic, so he goes on a hunt to find the Gaelic word for ‘exterminate’ – will he find one?…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 12:00 - 12:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 13:00 - 13:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 14:00 - 14:30

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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…
 

Scots Fairytales with Ashley Douglas and Kate Osmond

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 16 August 14:45 - 15:45

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The Lass and The Quine is a fairytale for the modern day, a story that challenges the tales you already know – and it’s all in Scots!…
 

Meet Pikachu

All ages

Saturday 16 August 15:00 - 15:30

Meet Pikachu Find out more
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Pikachu, I choose YOU! Come along and meet everyone’s favourite electric-type Pokémon for a special appearance at the Book Festival. Don’t miss the opportunity to give Pikachu a wave or pose like a Pokémon trainer for a photo!…