The Island at the Edge of Night

For children aged 9 years or older

Saturday 21 Feb 12.00

Theatre​

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Join award-winning children’s author Lucy Strange as she shares the secrets behind her thrilling mystery The Island at the Edge of Night.

 

We’ll explore Lucy’s sources of inspiration and get a sneaky peek into her creative process.

 

There'll be some top tips for young writers along the way too, so bring your imaginations as you’ll be coming up with ideas for your very own island-based thriller!

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The Island at the Edge of Night 

Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottish island, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sent there for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye has done? She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island but has she the courage to face a secret deep within herself? - A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimed and Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange.

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Lucy Strange is a multi-award-winning children’s author who lives in the heart of the Kent countryside. Lucy is best known for her critically acclaimed novels which include The Island at the Edge of Night, The Secret of Nightingale Wood and Our Castle by the Sea. All Lucy’s stories capture elements of classic children’s literature in a style that is engaging and accessible for today’s younger readers. Often inspired by folklore, fairy tales and the gothic genre, Lucy combines historical settings with touches of magic and fantasy to create utterly convincing worlds in which anything might happen…

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• website: lucystrange.org

• Insta, X, Facebook: @theLucyStrange

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Everyone attending need a ticket.​

The Island at the Edge of Night , 9+

Saturday 21 Feb 12.00

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Children under 12 must be accompanied.