Children's Book Festival
Saturday Morning, September 26th 2009
All events on Saturday morning are free. Supported by Trotters (8742 1195) in Turnham Green Terrace.
10am: Captain Yellowbelly opens his treasure chest!
Preston Rutt (Captain Yellowbelly: The Tale of the Terrible Pirate). St Michael & All Angels Hall downstairs.
10.30am: Sir Ian McKellen & Michelle Paver - Ghost Hunter
The best-selling author of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series introduces the sixth and last in the series, with the eminent actor who reads the stories on audio-book. St Michael & All Angels Parish Hall upstairs.
11am: Dragons Den!
Timothy Knapman (Guess What I Found in Dragon Wood) and Gareth Jones (Dragon Detective Agency).
St Michael & All Angels Hall downstairs.
12 noon: Green Fingers and Vegetable Glue
Susan Chandler, writer of Vegetable Glue, and Karen Liebreich, co-author of The Family Kitchen Garden, read from their books and show that vegetables can be fun. St Michael & All Angels Hall downstairs. Authors will sign copies of their books, which will be on sale in the Church. Refreshments will be available after sessions. And look out for details of the Chiswick Book Festival Treasure Hunt.
....plus three special events....
Friday September 25th 2009
4.30 for 5.00pm Anthony Horowitz – Alex Rider and Beyond
The best-selling creator of Alex Rider, the Diamond Brothers and The Power of Five tells us what happens next….! Books on sale for signing afterwards. www.anthonyhorowitz.com
St Michael & All Angels Church. £3. From Waterstone’s or via Advance Booking Form. Refreshments available from 4.30pm.
Sunday September 27th 2009
From 9.30-11am: Sam’s Family Book Brunch at Sam’s Brasserie & Bar
Bring the children to meet, eat and be entertained - with Helen Nathan, writer of Flossie Crums and the Fairy Cupcake Ball, and other children's authors. No charge but donations to Festival charities. Reservations (space is limited) direct to Sam’s Brasserie & Bar, 11 Barley Mow Passage, London W4 - through Fiona in the office, Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm on 020 8987 0555.
2.30pm: Jacqueline Wilson – Cookie and My Secret Diary
The best-selling creator of Tracy Beaker, and former Children’s Laureate, talks about her new books and gives a rare sneak preview of Hetty Feather, due to hit the shops in October. Books on sale for signing afterwards. St Michael & All Angels Church. £3. From Waterstone’s or via Advance Booking Form. Refreshments available afterwards.