Sam Llewellyn

Biography  

Sam Llewellyn is the author of many wonderful children’s books, including the Little Darlings series. He also works as a journalist for British and American newspapers such as the London Times and Daily Telegraph.

He worked as an editor and fine art dealer until he decided that life was too short. Since then his novels, published in 12 languages, have earned him a reputation as one of the world's master storytellers. Many of his books are founded on personal experience. While researching them he has (among other things) chased pirates in the South China Sea and raced big yachts in France.

 

Event synopsis

Years 4 to 6: Sam gives the pupils a highly interactive talk during which he explains how to write a book. He offers two sessions
- How to Write a Ghost Story, during which Sam also plays his guitar
- How to Write a Book (requires two flip charts)

Years 6 to 7: The story of Lyonesse, Sam gives a slightly more sophisticated how-to-write-a-book talk, mystic and fringed with darkness.

 Ideal audience – 25 to 400!!

Visits to Shropshire Schools

Sam Llewellyn visited the following schools
Monday 15 March - St John's Bridgnorth Primary School
Tuesday 16 March - Mount Pleasant Junior School & Baschurch Primary School

 
Bookshelf 

 

For more information visit www.samllewellyn.com