"The first time I read this book, I was so frightened I hid under the bed - and read it again" - LEMONY SNICKET, author of A Series of Unfortunate EventsWaterstones Lincoln cannot wait to introduce our spookiest middle grade readers to one of the most exciting debut authors of the year, Jack Mackay! A spine-chilling horror perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Lemony Snicket, Gloam is sure to become a new favourite among young readers. Join us at the Lincoln Central Library for a creative and interactive writing masterclass.Find out about Jack's love of horror and how it inspires his own stories before channelling your inner writer to come up with with a new super villian character that Roald Dahl would be proud of! Suitable for ages 9+Event Details:Date: Saturday 30th AugustTime: 11am (doors 10.30am)Location: The Community Room, Lincoln Central LibraryN.B. All materials will be providedAbout the BookIn a creaky old house, on a small, damp island, someone - or something - is waiting... Gwen doesn't want to admit that everything feels wrong since her mum die. There's no time for all these feelings now that she has her younger siblings to care for. Especially not since they've moved to their late grandmother's house on Gloam Island.And not there's an intruder. Esme Laverne may seem sweet and kind, but Gwen isn't foolwed by her new babysitter, even if everyone else is. It quickly becomes clear that if she wants Es,e gone, she'll have to handle it herself.Determined to protect her family, Gwen will have to fight off terrifying creatures and nightmares come to life. But as Esme's power grows, Gwen must face everything she's been running from and embrace her fears before she can defeat the monster in her home - for good.Important information:
- Books will be available to purchase on the day
- We request that an adult remains with children for the duration of this event
- A single ticket allows entry for 1 child and 1 adult. If more adults wish to attend please notifiy the shop by contacting events.lincoln@waterstones.com at the time of booking and we will try to accommodate your group
