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SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are excited to invite you to Little Bookworms\, our monthly book club for 8-12 year olds. The book club runs the first Sunday of every month\, 11am-12pm. \nFor June\, we will be reading Twitch by M. G. Leonard and meeting on Sunday 2nd May\, 11am-12pm! You have until the day of the book club to finish the title – this is available to buy as part of your ticket\, or you can purchase a ticket only. \nAs well as discussing the book\, there will be book-related activities each month for our Little Bookworms to get stuck into\, fun quizzes and games\, and squash and biscuits for all. Our Little Bookworms will also get their own book lovers passport to add to each month they attend as they jet set around the world through reading. \nAll sessions are ticketed: £7.99 for the book and ticket\, and £2 for just the ticket. All little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased on our website and in store. A limited number of complimentary tickets will also be reserved for those who might need them so please do get in touch directly at bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com or call 07597 365380. \nIf you have any questions about the book club or tickets\, you can always take a look at our website\, email us\, or ask a friendly bookseller in store. \nAbout the book \nThe internationally bestselling author of Beetle Boy writes a thrilling mystery adventure about friendship\, bravery and the wonderful world of birds\, starring a birdwatching detective called Twitch.\nCan a birdwatcher outwit an escaped convict? Twitch has three pet chickens\, four pigeons\, swallows nesting in his bedroom and a passion for birdwatching. On the first day of the summer holidays\, he arrives at his secret hide to find police everywhere: a convicted robber has broken out of prison and is hiding in Aves Wood. Can Twitch use his talents for birdwatching to hunt for the dangerous prisoner and find the missing loot?
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/little-bookworms-book-club-5
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are excited to invite you to Little Bookworms\, our monthly book club for 8-12 years. The book club runs the first Sunday of every month\, 11am-12pm. \nFor May\, we will be reading Paper Dragons by Siobhan McDermott and meeting on Sunday 5th May\, 11am-12pm! You have until the day of the book club to finish the title – this is available to buy as part of your ticket\, or you can purchase a ticket only. \nAs well as discussing the book\, there will be book-related activities each month for our Little Bookworms to get stuck into\, fun quizzes and games\, and squash and biscuits for all. Our Little Bookworms will also get their own book lovers passport to add to each month they attend as they jet set around the world through reading. \nAll sessions will be ticketed: £7.99 for the book and ticket\, and £2 for just the ticket. All little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased on our website and in store. A limited number of complementary tickets will also be reserved for those who might need them so please do let us know. \nIf you have any questions about the book club or tickets\, you can always take a look at our website\, email us\, or ask a friendly bookseller in store. \nAbout the book \nAn extraordinary destiny unfolds . . . \nTwelve-year-old Zhi Ging has always been an outcast. Until she receives an invitation to Hok Woh\, an underwater school that offers her the chance to become immortal\, and to finally belong. \nThere\, she battles in hair-raising boat races\, meets ageshifting tutors and competes in thrilling trials. \nBut there are rumours of a growing dark force . . . and students who fail the trials are disappearing. Can Zhi Ging uncover the truth before it’s too late? \nThe first in the unmissable magical fantasy series of 2024\, set to take the world by storm. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and Dragon Mountain.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/little-bookworms-book-club-3
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are excited to invite you to: Little Bookworms\, our new monthly book club for 8-12 years. \nFor April\, we will be reading The Floating Witch Mystery by Nicki Thornton. We will be meeting on April 7th of March\, 11am-12pm! You have until the day of the book club to finish the title – this is available to buy in store as part of your ticket\, or we have ticket-only options available. Following this meeting\, the book club will run the first Sunday of every month\, 11am-12pm. \nAs well as discussing the book\, there will be book-related activities each month for our Little Bookworm’s to get stuck into\, fun quizzes and games\, and squash and biscuits for all. Our Little Bookworms will also get their own book lovers passport to add to each month they attend as they jet set around the world through reading. \nAll sessions will be ticketed: £7.99 for the book and ticket\, and £2 for just the ticket. All little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased on our website and in store. A limited number of complementary tickets will also be reserved for those who might need them so please do let us know. \nIf you have any questions about the book club or tickets\, you can always take a look at our website\, email us\, or ask a friendly bookseller in store. \nAbout the book \nWhen a nosy stranger arrives in her riverside town\, school reporter Veena Vale becomes suspicious. \nBut only talking back cat Nightshade will listen to her. To find out the truth of what’s going on\, the two of them must unravel an ancient curse\, tell uncomfortable lies and bake an awful lots of flapjacks . .
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/little-bookworms-book-club-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Little Bookworms Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Have you got a little bookworm in your life? Then look no further than House of Books & Friends. We are over the moon to share a wee project we’ve been busy working on: Little Bookworms\, our brand new monthly book club for 8-12 years. \nWe will be kicking things off with our first title\, The Boy Who Fell From the Sky\, by Benjamin Dean\, on Sunday 3rd of March\, 11am-12pm! You have until the day of the book club to finish the title – this is available to buy in store as part of your ticket\, or we have ticket-only options available. Following this first meeting\, the book club will run the first Sunday of every month\, 11am-12pm. \nAs well as discussing the book\, there will be book-related activities each month for our Little Bookworm’s to get stuck into\, fun quizzes and games\, and squash and biscuits for all. Our Little Bookworms will also get their own book lovers passport to add to each month they attend as they jet set around the world through reading. \nSo whether you have a ravenous reader at home\, devouring books like the Hungry Caterpillar\, or you are trying to encourage reading and literary confidence in a more reluctant little one\, the Little Bookworms is an inclusive space for all and everyone. And\, offering an hour on Sunday morning for you to sit in our cafe with your own book and a cuppa\, what is there to lose? \nAll sessions will be ticketed: £7.99 for the book and ticket\, and £2 for just the ticket. All little ones must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets can be purchased on our website and in store. A limited number of tickets will also be reserved for those who might need them so please do let us know. \nIf you have any questions about the book club or tickets\, you can always take a look at our website\, email us\, or ask a friendly bookseller in store. \nWe’re really excited to spread our love of books with little readers\, and we can’t wait to hear your thoughts and to share in their reading adventure! \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/little-bookworms-book-club
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: A M Dassu in conversation with Liz Kessler - Kicked Out
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be hosting the launch event for A M Dassu’s highly-anticipated sequel to Boy\, Everywhere – Kicked Out\, published by Old Barn Books. \nA M Dassu will be in conversation with the award-winning author Liz Kessler as they discuss the themes explored in Kicked Out; displaced people\, combatting stereotypes\, empathy and the Manchester setting of the book. A M Dassu will read from Kicked Out and there will be lots of time for her to answer all your questions. The talk will be followed by a book signing. \nTickets\nClick here to buy a book and ticket\nClick here to buy a ticket only \n1 ticket per child. Suitable for children age 11+ years old. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse in the shop\, but children must not be left alone unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nAbout A M Dassu \nA M Dassu is the internationally acclaimed author of Boy\, Everywhere and Fight Back\, which have collectively been listed for forty-six awards\, including the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize\, the Carnegie Medal\, The Little Rebels Award for Radical Fiction and the inaugural Week Junior Award. \nShe is a director at Inclusive Minds\, which is an organisation for people who are passionate about inclusion\, diversity\, equality and accessibility in children’s literature\, and a patron of The Other Side of Hope\, a literary magazine edited by immigrants and refugees\, which serves to celebrate the refugee and immigrant communities worldwide. \nA M Dassu grew up in the Midlands dreaming of becoming a writer but studied economics instead and worked in marketing and project management before realising her dream. She writes books that challenge stereotypes\, humanise the ‘other’ and are full of empathy\, hope and heart. Her previous book\, Boot It! was a bestselling £1 World Book Day 2023 novel. \nAbout Liz Kessler \nLiz Kessler is the author of twenty-seven books for children and young adults. Her books range from Early Readers to books for Young Adults and include the internationally best-selling series about half-mermaid Emily Windsnap. She has an MA in Novel Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University and has been a full-time author for the last twenty years. Her last novel\, When the World Was Ours\, was inspired by her father’s childhood escape from the Nazis just before the second world war. It was shortlisted for over twenty-five awards\, winning eleven of these\, in England\, Europe and the USA. Her new book\, Code Name Kingfisher\, features two sisters who join the Dutch Resistance in the early 1940s and came out in September this year. \n  \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/childrens-event-a-m-dassu-in-conversation-with-liz-kessler-kicked-out
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T100000
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Story with Teddy
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your favourite teddy to our special story time! We’ll gather in the back room and read stories together\, finishing off with a range of activities. We can’t wait to meet all your teddy-friends! Suitable for children under 6. \nThe event takes place 10:00-11:00 on Wednesday 30th August. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/story-with-teddy-wednesday-30th-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230828T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230828T143000
DTSTAMP:20230719T131357Z
CREATED:20230717T122915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T131357Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of our summer holiday events for children\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a writing workshop on Monday 28th August! Split into two parts\, the workshop will take place from 11:00-14:30 in store.  \nChildren will learn about the creation of characters\, how to show not tell\, world-building\, and how characters can interact with each other\, with our bookseller Lucy. This is the perfect activity for voracious readers and budding writers! There will be lots of fun activities to spark creativity and the opportunity for children to share their work in a supportive environment.  \nThere will be a break for lunch between 12:00-13:30. Lunch will not be provided\, but we do sell sandwiches in our café\, subject to availability.  \nSuitable for children 9-14 years old. 1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse in the shop\, but children must not be left alone unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/childrens-writing-workshop-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230826T110000
DTSTAMP:20230822T091115Z
CREATED:20230815T090517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T091115Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Pride Story Time
DESCRIPTION:The Bank Holiday weekend is a very special weekend here in Manchester\, so to celebrate the Pride Festival we’re holding a fun story time and craft session on Saturday 26th August! Expect lots of colour and fun\, and as it takes place from 10-11am you’ll have plenty of time to make it to the parade afterwards. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. Suitable for children 6 and under.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/pride-story-time-saturday-26th-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230823T110000
DTSTAMP:20230822T091217Z
CREATED:20230815T084238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T091217Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Biscuit Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Come along to House of Books & Friends for a delicious session of biscuit decorating on  Wednesday 23rd August! We’ll start the session off with a quick story time\, and then get stuck in with some icing. Let your creativity flow and get messy! Suitable for children aged 4+. \nThe activity will take place from 10-11am\, and will cost £3 per child. This includes 2 biscuits and decorations. 1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nClick here to buy a ticket
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/biscuit-decorating-wednesday-23rd-august-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230822T170000
DTSTAMP:20230718T110234Z
CREATED:20230717T122534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T110234Z
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SUMMARY:Family Boardgames
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer holidays\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! \nCome along\, completely for free\, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. \nTimes and dates\nSaturday\, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm\nThursday\, 10th August – 12:00-17:00\nTuesday\, 22nd August – 12:00-17:00 \nNo need to register your interest\, just pop down on the day! \nChildren must not be left unsupervised in the bookshop.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/family-boardgames-tuesday-22nd-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230815T150000
DTSTAMP:20230808T134945Z
CREATED:20230802T073112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T134945Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: The Marvellous Myths of Greece
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce another session of The Marvellous Myths of Greece with Dimitri is taking place on Tuesday 15th August. Come down and spend time with our resident Greek as he talks you through some of the most famous heroes and heroines\, teaches you some Greek words\, and you’ll even get to take home a door sign with your name written in the Greek alphabet! \nOur bookseller Lucy will also be on hand with activity sheets\, and you’ll get quizzed on what you’ve learnt to see who really is the top dog of Greek gods. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. Suitable for children 6+. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/childrens-event-the-marvellous-myths-of-greece
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230810T170000
DTSTAMP:20230718T120353Z
CREATED:20230717T122426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T120353Z
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SUMMARY:Family Boardgames
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer holidays\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! \nCome along\, completely for free\, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. \nTimes and dates\nSaturday\, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm\nThursday\, 10th August – 12:00-17:00\nTuesday\, 22nd August – 12:00-17:00 \nThere is no need to register interest – just come down on the day! \nChildren must not be left unsupervised in the bookshop.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/family-boardgames-2
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230805T120000
DTSTAMP:20230719T073129Z
CREATED:20230717T131809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T073129Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: Dino Day
DESCRIPTION:Come down to House of Books & Friends for our Dino Day! \nFrom 10:00-12:00 on Saturday 5th August\, there will be readings of The Stompysaurus and The Hugasaurus from our bookseller Lucy as well as a dino paper plate making activity for children to have fun with. Dinosaur biscuits will also be available to buy in the cafe! This event is suitable for children 3+ years of age. \nThis event is completely free! There is no need to register interest\, just pop down on the day. \nAdults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the shop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \n \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/dino-day
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230731T143000
DTSTAMP:20230718T121746Z
CREATED:20230717T112618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T121746Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of our summer holiday events for children\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a writing workshop on Monday 31st July! Split into two parts\, the workshop will take place from 11:00-14:30 in store.  \nChildren will learn about the creation of characters\, how to show not tell\, world-building\, and how characters can interact with each other\, with our bookseller Lucy. This is the perfect activity for voracious readers and budding writers! There will be lots of fun activities to spark creativity and the opportunity for children to share their work in a supportive environment.  \nThere will be a break for lunch between 12:00-13:30. Lunch will not be provided\, but we do sell sandwiches in our café\, subject to availability.  \nSuitable for children 9-14 years old. 1 ticket per child.  Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse in the shop\, but children must not be left alone unsupervised – adults must remain in the building. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3.  \n 
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/childrens-writing-workshop
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T120000
DTSTAMP:20230718T110849Z
CREATED:20230717T115940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T110849Z
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SUMMARY:Family Boardgames
DESCRIPTION:Over the summer holidays\, House of Books & Friends are hosting a series of family board games days! \nCome along\, completely for free\, as the back room will be filled with an assortment of board games which are fun for all the family. \nTimes and dates\nSaturday\, 29th July – 10:00-12:00pm\nThursday\, 10th August – 12:00-17:00\nTuesday\, 22nd August – 12:00-17:00 \nYou do not need to register for this event – just drop by! \nChildren must not be left unsupervised in the bookshop.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/family-boardgames
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230725T150000
DTSTAMP:20230719T073009Z
CREATED:20230717T104211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T073009Z
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SUMMARY:Children's Event: The Marvellous Myths of Greece
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to announce The Marvellous Myths of Greece with Dimitri is taking place Tuesday 25th July. Come down and spend time with our resident Greek as he talks you through some of the most famous heroes and heroines\, teaches you some Greek words\, and you’ll even get to take home a door sign with your name written in the Greek alphabet!  \nOur bookseller Lucy will also be on hand with activity sheets\, and you’ll get quizzed on what you’ve learnt to see who really is the top dog of Greek gods.  \nThis event is £3 per child\, and perfect for the first week of the summer holidays to keep little minds ticking over while learning fun new things you wouldn’t get to do in school. Suitable for children 8+. \nClick here to buy a ticket for £3. \n1 ticket per child. Adults accompanying children are welcome to sit in on the event or browse the bookshop\, but children must not be left unsupervised – adults must remain in the building.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.com/event/the-marvellous-myths-of-greece-childrens-event
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Children's Events
ORGANIZER;CN="House of Books & Friends":MAILTO:bookworms@houseofbooksandfriends.com
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