(45 minutes of story-telling and 15 minutes Q&A)
The author will read extracts from any of the three books, accompanied by projections of the characters, scenes, locations, and actions. The author will discuss the inspiration for the characters, action and story and pull back the curtain on the process of creative writing and help the students value their own voice in storytelling.
(45-minute presentation + 15 minutes Q&A)
This presentation is specifically designed for young people (aged between 9 and 13) and also for people coming to the mystery of Bigfoot for the first time. The presentation follows the adventures of Alfie and answers all the questions that he, Tally and Milos asked and discusses all the evidence that they did and didn’t discover. The presentation is interactive with video, photographs and pictures that examine the origin of Bigfoot, how and why it has become popular and the truth that lies behind the lore. Students will also be encouraged to build and express their own theories and ask any questions about Bigfoot and beyond.
(45-minute presentation + 15 minutes Q&A)
This presentation is specifically designed as an introduction for young people (aged between 9 and 13) examining the question of alien life. The presentation follows the adventures of Alfie and answers all the questions that he, Tally and Milos asked and discusses all the evidence that they did and didn’t discover. The presentation is interactive with video, photographs and pictures that examine the origin of UFOs, how and why it has become popular in culture, and the truth that lies out there somewhere. Students will also be encouraged to build and express their own theories and ask any questions about UFOs, infinity and beyond.
(45 minutes of group work + 15 minutes sharing)
This is a fun, age-appropriate exploration of monsters and myths that exist around the world: the Loch Ness Monster, the Yeti, Bigfoot, werewolves, aliens, mermaids and the Beast of Bodmin Moor. Students will be encouraged to express their inner Sherlock Holmes and examine existing artefacts and evidence to form an opinion about the possibility of unknown creatures existing in the world. Students will work in small groups and be introduced to evidence, which will consist of video, photographs, news articles and eyewitness testimony, and will be encouraged to form an opinion about whether it's true or a hoax.