Join Ashley Thorpe, author of the electrifying adventure The Boy to Beat the Gods as he explores how Caribbean ghost stories collide with revolutionary real history in his latest magical epic Spirit Warriors.
When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky - caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.
On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island's four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie's magic, Cai's bravery and Arthur's talent for thievery to stop him.Ashley will run an interactive workshop which looks at how he took inspiration from Jamaica’s Maroon warriors, as well as the Caribbean folklore and ghost stories of his childhood, to create an alternate Jamaica full of myth and magic. Suitable for ages 9 + The session will be followed by a book signing. Tickets are free but spaces are limited - please get yours soon to avoid disappointment.
