Schoolchildren were treated to a visit from an award-winning author as she launched her new book.
The pupils of St Mary's School, in Broughton Gifford, welcomed Sophie Kirtley for the special celebration as she releases her novel, Swanfall.
Known for her best-sellers such as The Wild Way Home and The Way to Impossible Island, Sophie Kirtley's new release is a "wintery tale" inspired by Irish mythology and the Bewick's Swans that migrate to the UK.
The children were part of "fun-filled reading activities" that explored the ideas within her books and may have even inspired some to become authors.
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Sophie Kirtley said: “I am delighted to share the excitement of my book launch with the children of St Mary’s School - meeting young readers and chatting with them about the books they love is always such a joy. Kids have the best imaginations and I just love their infectious enthusiasm for stories.”
During the celebrations, the children had the chance to choose a signed Sophie Kirtley book to take home.
Mrs Donovan, the assistant principal, said: "The whole school enjoyed an extra special assembly full of imagination, inspiration, and fun."
Sophie Kirtley's visit coincides with the school's term of literary celebrations for the opening of a new library.
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