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SUMMARY:Orenda Historical Fiction with Essie Fox & A.J. West
DESCRIPTION:Two bewitching and bestselling fiction writers come together to share their latest historical titles in an Orenda Historical Fiction event chaired by Dr Tim Rideout. \nVictorian gothic novelist Essie Fox will be introducing her “magical\, macabre masterpiece” The Fascination. \n\n\n\n\nTwin sisters Keziah and Tilly Lovell are identical in every way\, except that Tilly hasn’t grown a single inch since she was five. Coerced into promoting their father’s quack elixir as they tour the country fairgrounds\, at the age of fifteen the girls are sold to a mysterious Italian known as ‘Captain’. \n\n\n\n\n“Makes skilful use of the tropes of Victorian gothic fiction… a story of society’s outsiders seeking acceptance and redemption ” – Sunday Times Book of the Month\n“Brimming with Victorian wonders! ” – Sean Lusk \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShe will be joined on stage by A.J. West and his fiendishly clever novel The Betrayal of Thomas True set in Georgian London. \n\n\n\n\n“Fierce\, funny\, and fabulous; this is an important and deeply moving story. Highly recommended” – Jonathan Harvey\n“Heartbreaking\, beautiful\, lyrical … I was captivated” – Catriona Ward
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/orenda-historical-fiction-with-essie-fox-a-j-west/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Book Reading
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SUMMARY:Newark BookBenches: Storytelling with Emma Oldham
DESCRIPTION:Meet me at the Benches! Meet author Emma Oldham at the Shimmer and Shine BookBench by artist Carla Dee at Riverside Park for a storytelling session of The Whale Who Disappeared. \nDive into an ocean of adventure with Arry\, the young hero who brought back the magic of the sea! Learn what special superpowers live inside you to help protect our planet too. \nWe’ve all heard the tale of the snail and the whale\,\nBut it’s not the only whale tale to be told.\nYou see\, another exists\, one truly magnificent\nAnd it starts with a clever six-year-old… \nHead over the bridge and see if you can spot the shimmery BookBench from the bridge entrance\, opposite Newark Castle/near Riverside Park.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/newark-bookbenches-storytelling-with-emma-oldham/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, Riverside Park\, Great North Road\, Newark
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:5-a-Side: Young Ambassadors VS Authors and Illustrators
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Newark Town Hall for one of our festival favourites\, 5-a-side! \nFive authors and illustrators in the hot seat are quizzed about their work and careers by five of Newark Book Festival’s Young Ambassadors. \nFeaturing crime novelist Sarah Hilary\, children’s author and Patron of Reading Gareth Baker\, children’s book illustrator Momoko Abe\, children’s fiction author James Nicol and fantasy and sci-fi author Wilf Morgan. \nChaired by Dr Tim Rideout.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/5-a-side-ya-vs-authors/
LOCATION:Newark Town Hall\, Newark Town Hall\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Teen & Young Adult
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SUMMARY:Highway Cello: Kenneth Wilson
DESCRIPTION:Kenneth Wilson straps his cello to the back of a fifty-year-old Dawes Galaxy bike\, and cycles from Hadrian’s Wall to Rome\, performing every day en route. Highway Cello is about the 1800 mile journey\, and the music and the mishaps along the way. \nThis delightful storytelling performance of Highway Cello combines readings from his published book and live music. Taking place at the stunning Tudor Hall at the National Civil War Centre in Newark. \n“A wry perspective\, an edge to his bow. Arresting.” – The Cumberland and Westmorland Herald.\n“An amazing performance\, great poetry. Powerful stuff” – Richard Farncombe\, Music in the Wood.\n“Kenneth Wilson is a truly mellow cello fellow” – Steven Isserlis\, CBE\, Gramophone Hall of Fame.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/highway-cello-kenneth-wilson/
LOCATION:Tudor Hall\, National Civil War Centre\, National Civil War Centre\, 14 Appleton Gate\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1JY
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Music
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SUMMARY:How to Raise a Viking & Live Danishly – Helen Russell
DESCRIPTION:What do Vikings know about raising children? Turns out\, quite a lot… \nAfter a decade of living in Denmark and raising a family there\, Helen Russell noticed that Scandinavian children are different from UK children back home. How to Raise a Viking gives a fascinating peek behind the cultural curtain of how the Nordic nations raise their kids. \nJoin Helen for a book talk at Newark Book Festival\, as she takes to the stage at Newark Town Hall. Refreshingly funny and unfailingly optimistic about the new generation of humans growing up in the world right now\, this is a heart-warming love letter to Russell’s adopted homeland and proof that we could all use a bit more Viking in our lives. \nInterviewed by Dr Tim Rideout.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/how-to-raise-a-viking-helen-russell/
LOCATION:Newark Town Hall\, Newark Town Hall\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Book Reading
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SUMMARY:Red Side Story - Jasper Fforde
DESCRIPTION:Jasper Fforde\, the acclaimed SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER\, invites you to imagine a world where your position in society depended on what bit of the colour spectrum you could see… \nRed Side Story delves into the limitations of a society imposed on itself by itself\, immovable dogma and the spirit of humans trying to love\, survive and make sense of a world that makes no sense at all. Only it does\, of course – you just have to look harder and forget everything you’ve ever been told. \nFollowing the mishaps and adventures of Eddie and Jane\, and the residents of East Carmine\, as they navigate the Rules\, finding loopholes and trying to avoid being sent to the Green Room. Expect an entertaining afternoon of meandering through the various absurd and surreal Ffordian worlds\, as Jasper gives us a glimpse into his inventive and mischievous mind.
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/red-side-story-jasper-fforde/
LOCATION:Newark Town Hall\, Newark Town Hall\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Book Reading
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SUMMARY:Bookbench Storytime: Shimmer & Shine Bench
DESCRIPTION:Meet local Newark-based author Emma Oldham at the Shimmer and Shine Bookbench by artist Carla Dee inside Newark Art Gallery for a storytelling session of The Whale Who Disappeared. \nPerfect for ages 2-6 years.\nNo need to book just turn up and enjoy!
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/bookbench-storytime-shimmer-shine-bench/
LOCATION:Newark Art Gallery\, 42A Kirk Gate\, Newark\, NG24 1AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Family Friendly,Free Event
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SUMMARY:Bookbench Storytime: Newark By Day/Night Bench
DESCRIPTION:Join Newark Book Festival’s Young Ambassadors for a free storytime session at the Newark By Day/Night Bookbench.  \nYou’ll find our magical Young Ambassador storytellers and the BookBench opposite Letsxcape inside Newark Town Hall. Go through the Market Place entrance and you won’t miss it!  \nIt’s a FREE event! Just pop along on the day to enjoy our stories.  \n 
URL:https://www.newarkbookfestival.org.uk/event/bookbench-storytime-newark-by-day-night-bench/
LOCATION:Newark Town Hall\, Newark Town Hall\, Market Place\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG24 1DU
CATEGORIES:Book Reading,Family Friendly,Free Event
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