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Storycraft Publishing produce books for readers aged 8 to 12.

We believe fun, exciting, stories which capture the imagination are the best way to encourage readers to develop a love of books that can last a lifetime.

Our philosophy is that every child should feel positive and inspired after reading.

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Latest Release!

Lily discovers her Gran is part of a secret organization that plays the toughest sport on earth.

Keen to know more she enters a world she never knew existed. A world that must be kept from even her family and friends.

But when events spiral out of control she realizes her silence is at a terrible cost.

What is she to do?

Gran is in desperate need of her help and time is running out...

I Swapped Dad for a Robot - Launch

A huge thank you to all the staff at Omagh Library for hosting the launch.

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As Featured in the Irish Post

CHILDREN’S author John Magee has concerns about our use of robots in daily life and how far this might actually go. Click the logo for details.

“When John Magee emerges from his writing room, dishes smash, kettles squeal and sinks spill over, as local parents drop what they are doing, and turn their attention to whatever lies in the hand of one of our finest children's authors.”

Emmet McElhatton - Ulster Herald

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When presented with the opportunity to swap his dad for a state-of-the-art robot, Sam Smart doesn't hesitate for a moment.

His fateful decision creates a firestorm that will test him to his limits and make him question everything he once believed.

Sam must face the robot's fabulously wealthy and mysterious creator, Professor Bruxo Greathouse, to correct his mistake.

It's a battle Sam can't hope to win unless he is prepared to do the one thing he promised never to repeat...an action from which there can be no going back.

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Benefits

Meeting a local author in real life and hearing them speak with passion about writing can alter a students view of books and spark a life-long love of reading as well as writing development. An author visit can contribute to the recommendations in the "Moving English Forward" OfSTED report which encourages schools to develop policies which promote reading for enjoyment.

The National Literacy trust published a report showing author visits to schools have a positive relationship with children and young people’s reading skills, as wellas their enjoyment and confidence in both reading and writing. The 2019 report, Writer Visits and Children’s and Young People's Literacy Engagement, uses data from their 2019 Annual Literacy Survey and the Great School Library Campaign.

Pupils who had had an author visit that academic year:

Were twice as likely to read above the expected level for their age (31% vs 17%)

Were more likely to enjoy reading (68% vs 47%) and writing (44% vs 32%)

Were more likely to be highly confident in their reading (37% vs 25%) and writing (22% vs 17%)

However, the report found that only 1 in 4 pupils had an author visit in the academic year, and those from the poorest backgrounds were most likely to miss out.

Visit Details

John will deliver a fun and entertaining presentation that encourages children to place books and storytelling at the heart of their entertainment.

Pupils will also be taught the art of storytelling so that they are inspired to create wonderful stories of their own.

The visit is for pupils aged 7+ and lasts 30 minutes. John is happy to answer questions on every aspect of the writing process.

He is constantly delighted and amazed at the variety of topics his audiences raise.

The Author

John Magee lives in Omagh with his wife and sons.

He is no stranger to danger, being the world's only fully qualified and licensed elephant juggler.

In his spare time, he likes to perform brain surgery and send rockets to distant galaxies in the hope of discovering exciting new ice cream flavours. Sadly, he is yet to find any to match the glorious wonder that is Raspberry Ripple.

Before age six, he invented the 10th letter of the alphabet. He also claims to be able to smell the colour purple.

A teller of tall stories, he delights in making children laugh at the strange world around them.

Next Steps

Email us to check availability for your preferred date.

Create excitement in school about the event, advertise it on the school website, school Twitter and through any school publications. Enthuse the whole school community!

Distribute the one page leaflet we will provide to parents and guardians of children who will be in attendance.

Tell us how many books the author should bring on the day.

Share the timetable with the author and school staff.

Plan follow-up work and additional experiences designed to build upon the visit. This allows your children to see the importance of the outcomes of the event by linking any learning with their own work.

Cost

School Visit:

Mileage @ 0.45p mile (Please note schools within Omagh are exempt from the mileage fee.)

Mileage is calculated on a round trip basis from BT79 0HH using the shortest route on google maps.

Virtual Visit (ZOOM)

FREE

An invoice (including books provided) will be sent to the school post visit.

Payment terms: Within 30 days of the visit date.

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