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Enter the Escape with Christopher Edge

Suitable for age 9 - 11

Saturday 9 August 10:00 - 11:00

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Welcome to The Escape – an epic new world full of puzzles and peril to beat before time runs out…

Mini Dragon Mayhem with George Webster

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 9 August 10:00 - 11:00

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From much-loved CBeebies star, George Webster, comes a rip-snorting series in George and the Mini Dragon, full of fun, adventure and dragon mayhem!…

Changing Worlds with Robert Macfarlane and Emily Sutton

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Saturday 9 August 10:30 - 11:30

Changing Worlds with Robert Macfarlane and Emily Sutton

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Take a lyrical journey through ever-changing landscape and discover The World to Come with nature writer Robert Macfarlane and acclaimed illustrator, Emily Sutton…

Big Feelings with Debi Gliori

Suitable for age 3 - 5

Saturday 9 August 11:15 - 12:15

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Much loved foxes, Large and Small, are back in Debi Gliori’s latest picture book No Matter What. Join Debi to think about what might help and learn that love is one feeling that never changes…

Get ready to meet everyone’s favourite chaotic comic duo! Bunny and Monkey have crash landed at the Book Festival and they’re ready to cause mayhem. Join them for high-fives, fist bumps, and hilarious hijinks – you’ll even be able to grab a selfie…

How to Write a Comic with Neill Cameron

Suitable for age 6 - 9

Saturday 9 August 11:45 - 12:45

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Get your creativity flowing as you learn how to make your stories come alive in this event by author of the Mega Robo Bros series, Neill Cameron…

Reverend Richard Coles: Murder in the Parish

Saturday 9 August 11:45 - 12:45

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Join us to find out what makes a former man of the cloth want to write about murder, and whether Canon Clement can solve this latest crime…

Sara Sheridan: Feminism on the High Seas

Saturday 9 August 12:00 - 13:00

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Beloved Scottish historical fiction writer Sara Sheridan's latest novel is a swashbuckling rollick of feminist fervour and seductive suspense…