Mowden Hall School

Leading Co-Educational Independent Prep School For Children aged 3-13 Years

Inspirational visit from award-winning author

Inspirational visit from award-winning author

Mowden was delighted to welcome award-winning children’s author Guy Bass for an exciting and inspiring visit with pupils from Years 3 to 6.

Guy, best known for his Stitch Head and Skeleton Keys series, captivated the students as he shared his journey as a writer and the creative process behind his much-loved stories.

During his visit, Guy introduced the children to his newest book, Teething Trouble, a hilarious and slightly spooky adventure that had everyone eager to discover more. He entertained the audience with his signature humor, giving a lively and engaging presentation that brought his quirky characters and imaginative worlds to life.

Guy also talked about how he first became interested in writing and explained where he finds inspiration for his stories. He encouraged the pupils to embrace their creativity, reminding them that every idea, no matter how unusual, can spark an amazing story.

After his talk, Guy took time to answer questions from the children, who were curious about his writing process, his favorite characters, and the funniest ideas he’s had that never made it into a book. The session concluded with a book signing, where many students were thrilled to get their own copies of Teething Trouble signed by the author.

When asked about his visit, Guy replied "I had a fantastic morning at Mowden Hall. The children were confident, engaged and inventive. It's one of the most animated responses I've had to a session, and I enjoyed every minute. Thanks for the warm welcome!"

In addition, here are a few words from the children; 'He was funny, enthusiastic, dramatic, silly and hilarious', 'I am keen to go and buy more of his books', 'He's got a good imagination' and 'He was like a big kid, in a good way!'.
Mr. P Brooks