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Hunting for the Golden Scarab with M G Leonard

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Wednesday 20 August 13:30 - 14:15

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Travel through time back to Ancient Egypt with bestselling and award-winning author, M. G. Leonard…
 

Women are Legends too: Reimaging Fantasy with Laura Bates

Suitable for age 12 - 14

Thursday 21 August 13:30 - 14:15

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Laura Bates gives the inside scoop on Sisters of Fire and Fury, the sequel to her bestselling Sisters of Fury, conjuring a world of old magic, battles, and a mythic showdown - and explores how we can move through fear to find our courage…
 

Become a Brainiac with Prof. Dr. Larissa Suzuki

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Thursday 21 August 16:00 - 17:00

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We use the internet every day to connect with friends, share information, and (let’s be honest) watch funny cat videos… but what exactly is it? And how does it work? Take a journey into the World Wide Web with computer scientist and inventor Prof. Dr…
 

Dive into Dragons with Cressida Cowell

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Friday 22 August 10:00 - 10:45

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Join superstar author Cressida Cowell for the launch of How to Train Your Dragon School, the first novel in her Dragon World series for over 10 years!…
 

Dragon Training with Cressida Cowell

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Friday 22 August 13:30 - 14:30

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Join Cressida Cowell for the launch of How to Train Your Dragon School, the latest novel in her Dragon World series! Hear all about Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third and his dragons and learn some epic writing and drawing tips from Cressida…
 

Become a Real-Life Superhero with Dr Punam Krishan

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Discover how you can become a hero in any accident or emergency with Dr Punam Krishan, author and resident GP on BBC Morning Live. Dr Krishan will use lessons from her latest book, The Superhero’s First Aid Manual, to teach you how to stay calm and help…
 

Invent a Story with Niall Moorjani

All ages

Saturday 23 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Award winning storyteller Niall Moorjani invites you to hear an array of traditional and invented tales, told with joy, kindness, and a huge amount of joining in. Expect dragons, kelpies, heroes, adventures, and much more. Perfect for families…
 

Solve Mysteries with Robin Stevens

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 23 August 10:30 - 11:30

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Why not try? Gaelic Daleks with Shelagh Campbell Gaelic Daleks with Shelagh Campbell Suitable for age 9 - 11 Sat 16 Aug 12:00 - 13:00
 

Meet the Gruffalo

All ages

Saturday 23 August 11:30 - 12:00

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Oh help! Oh no! It’s a Gruffalo! Meet Julia Donaldson’s most famous creation and join in with songs, dancing, and games. Don’t miss the opportunity to give the Gruffalo a cuddle, a high five or take a selfie…
 

Adam Kay & Henry Paker: Dexter Procter Will See You Now

Suitable for age 7 - 11

Saturday 23 August 11:45 - 12:45

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Introducing Dexter Procter – the world’s youngest doctor. It was clear from an early age that Dexter Procter was different. He started speaking at four seconds old. By the age of three, he had 87 A-levels, from Afrikaans to Zoology. And by ten, he was……