Michael Morpurgo

Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life (I Believe in Unicorns). This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library. An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and you too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. Add your own piece of magic to the story by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end.

2.30pm – 3.30pm
£5, £3 concs.
Suitable for families & young children (Nevov)… (mehr)

Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life (I Believe in Unicorns). This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library. An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and you too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. Add your own piece of magic to the story by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end.

11.30am – 12.30pm
£5, £3 concs.
Suitable for families & young children (Nevov)… (mehr)

Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life (I Believe in Unicorns). This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library. An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and you too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. Add your own piece of magic to the story by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end.

4.30pm – 5.30pm
£5, £3 concs.
Suitable for families & young children (Nevov)… (mehr)

Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life (I Believe in Unicorns). This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library. An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and you too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. Add your own piece of magic to the story by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end.

4.30pm – 5.30pm
£5, £3 concs.
Suitable for families & young children (Nevov)… (mehr)

Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents brings best-selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life (I Believe in Unicorns). This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. It is a tale of the power of books and the bravery of a young boy called Tomas. Tomas hates reading and school, but his world is turned upside down the day he meets the Unicorn Lady in his local library. An enchanting and interactive production, I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and you too will believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. Add your own piece of magic to the story by bringing a children’s book to become part of the set, and swap it for another at the end.

6.30pm – 7.30pm
£5, £3 concs.
Suitable for families & young children (Nevov)… (mehr)

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 2pm | Club Read | Kaspar the Titanic Cat In honor of the centennial anniversary of the Titanic's sinking, Club Read members meet to discuss Kaspar the Titanic Cat by Michael Morpurgo.

When tragedy befalls the Countess Kandinsky during her stay at London's Savoy Hotel, her cat Kaspar becomes bellboy Johnny Trott's new best friend. Later, Johnny meets Lizziebeth, a spirited young heiress, and he and Kaspar find themselves journeying across the Atlantic with Lizziebeth's family on England's newest and most magnificent ship, the Titanic.

CLUB READ BADGE MEMBERS: Get 3 bonus points for attending, and 1 point when you purchase Kaspar the Titanic Cat.

WHAT IS CLUB READ? Great books, prize giveaways, tasty treats, author visits and more—it's all part of our free Club Read program for kids, and you're invited! We meet once a month to discuss a book, do some fun activities, eat free pizza from Clockwork Pizza, and have a great time.

EARN POINTS FOR FREE PRIZES! Sign up today (it's free) and get your Club Read badge, bookmark, temporary tattoo, and lanyard. You get 3 bonus points just for attending the Club Read meeting, and an additional point when you buy the Club Read selection at Changing Hands. You can also save your points for all kinds of cool prizes, from books and toys to Changing Hands gift cards.

Location: Street: 6428 S McClintock Dr. City: Tempe, Province: Arizona Postal Code: 85283 Country: United States (hinzugefügt von IndieBound)… (mehr)

Michael Morpurgo spricht über Gefährten.; Markus Zusak spricht über Die Bücherdiebin.

Tickets £10 Chaired by William Nicholson Can books, aimed at a young readership, help make sense of shocking events in recent history? Markus Zusak's The Book Thief, set in Nazi Germany and narrated by Death, has become an international best-seller. Michael Morpurgo's War Horse tells the story of the carnage of a generation of youth in the trenches and has been adapted for a highly successful stage production by the NT. They discuss the power of words to disturb and to nourish. Markus Zusak is a prize-winning Australian writer. Michael Morpurgo is the former Children's Laureate and bestselling author of over 100 books, many of which tackle dark themes.William Nicholson writes novels for children, including The Wind Singer. (DeadGoodBooks)… (mehr)