Saturday 1st August
The Children's Room at The Barn, Kibworth Books
Welcome to our junior bookclub!
Each month, we choose a brilliant paperback read to talk about with children's book expert, librarian, former teacher and self-confessed bookworm Alyssia Chapman. Buy the book from Kibworth Books in advance and then enjoy a chat, a drink and a chance to hang out with other book-loving friends on the first Saturday of every month at the bookshop.
The event is super friendly and relaxed, and aimed at children aged 8-12.
August's book up for discussion is The Dad Trap by Ian Eagleton.
NB: Junior Book Club takes place outside of shop opening hours so parents are welcome to drop children off for the hour and enjoy a coffee in one of the local cafes!
To book your spot:
Add to basket - this ticket price includes your copy of the book and refreshments. You can collect this at your convenience to read ahead of the event, or select shipping and we'll post out to you.
NB: Please pop a note of your child's name and age in the 'Note to Bookseller' comment box at check out. This is just so we know who is coming!
About Alyssia:
Alyssia Chapman has worked as an English teacher and school librarian. She is now the Library Development Officer for the Creative Learning Services at Leicestershire County Council. She is also a regional judge for the Carnegies, the UK’s longest running and best-loved children’s book awards. Alyssia reads all kinds of books for children and young adults. Alyssia thinks reading is important because it allows you to travel around the world, meet characters with different experiences to you, and really think about the things all humans have in common.
About the Book:
Instant enemies William and Florence are horrified to find out their dads are dating each other - and are forced to work together to split them up! This fun, warm-hearted, celebratory adventure for readers aged 9+ is a modern, inclusive twist on The Parent Trap for readers of Jacqueline Wilson, Elle McNicoll and Benjamin Dean. When William and Florence meet on the first day of Year Six, they instantly dislike each other. William is impulsive, endlessly chatty and struggles in school.
His home life is safe and predictable - just him and Dad, who adopted him as a solo parent - and that's how William likes it. Florence is sullen, cold, and everything seems to come easily to her. She's moved after her parents' divorce - but she's convinced she won't be staying long because they'll definitely get back together...
But then Florence and William find out that their dads have started seeing each other. Now they must put their differences to one side. Because only if they work together might they stand a chance of splitting up their dads...