Virtual School Visit with Piers Torday

Schools are invited to join us (free of charge) online for a very special virtual event with award-winning author, Piers Torday as he presents his spectacular and irresistible new gothic treasure hunt novel, Midnight Treasure - expect clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals and, above all, courage and hope.

Perfect for the spooky season, students will join Piers for this 45-minute online event to explore the breathtaking fantasy world of Midnight Treasure and Wolf Crown, meeting vampires and werewolves along the way. They will learn about the inspirations behind the series, including Dracula and other 'real' vampires, the history of Transylvania and Piers' own journey to uncovering his Romanian family heritage. Schools will also have the chance to put questions to Piers during this special event.

Recommended for Years 5-7

About Piers Torday

Piers Torday began his career in theatre and then television as a producer and writer. His first book for children, The Last Wild, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and is being adapted for the stage by the Unicorn and National Theatre. His second book, The Dark Wild, won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Other titles include There May Be A Castle (People's Book Award finalist), which was adapted for the stage by the Little Angel Theatre, The Lost Magician (Teach Primary Book Award) and Midnight Treasure, the New Statesman Children's Book of the Year. He recently adapted The Box of Delights for the RSC. Other stage adaptations include Christmas Carol and The Wind in the Willows (Wilton's Music Hall).

Waterstones Virtual Author Visits are the perfect opportunity to encourage reading for pleasure, introducing children to new books as well as fabulous author & illustrators, and to help inspire a love of reading even in the most reluctant readers. Taking part will support children’s literacy, creative writing and encourage a love of reading for pleasure.

Taking place on Zoom, this 45-minture webinar session will include a live presentation from the author, giving students the chance to hear about the authors book, career, and experiences. There will also be a chance for children to have their questions answered live during the event!

Often pupils are very inspired to read the author’s book after the event, so we have created a special discount on Midnight Treasure, for school account orders. Schools can save 30% on single copy or a class set by contacting accountsalesinfo@waterstones.com. Copies of the book can also be purchased at £8 (RRP £8.99 – incl. £3 UK postage) using the link below between now and the event on Wednesday 15th October.

Once you register with your email address, you’ll be sent a Zoom link to the webinar.

If you have any questions, please contact events@waterstones.com