C1. Michael Morpurgo £6/£4

A rare opportunity to hear Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo. Michael will be reading from his brand new novel, The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, and his highly acclaimed Private Peaceful. Exploring life from the cradle to the grave, with his warm, closely observed prose, Michael Morpurgo promises an event for children and adults to treasure.

ADC Theatre 11am-12pm Sponsored by N.W Brown Ltd

All Join In!

Family Day at Cambridge Central Library, Lion Yard All Events are free – no need to book.

C2. Fairy Dreams: A Magical Journey to Fairy Land with Gwyneth Rees Age 6-9

A delightful event for young children from the author of Fairy Dust and Fairy Treasure.

11am–12pm

C3. Marcus Sedgwick Age 9-13

Marcus will be talking about his most recent novels, The Book of Dead Days and the Dark Flight Down, the sources of inspiration behind them, including trips to Krakow and the Paris catacombs. He will also show how a book evolves from first ideas to the finished copies.

12.30-1.30pm

Michael Morpurgo and Philippa Pearce

Come and meet the children’s laureate and writer of Kensuke’s Kingdom and the author of the children’s classic - Tom’s Midnight Garden.

2–2.45pm

C4. Cat Weatherill Age 7+

Storyteller Cat Weatherhill introduces her first novel Barkbelly. Follow the fortunes of a wooden boy, Barkbelly, as he makes a dark and dangerous journey to the other side of the world and back. An unmissable performance.

2.45–3.45pm

C5. Football Fantasy Ages 9 -13

A brilliant new series of gamebooks that put YOU right on the pitch. Choose your tactics, tackle, dribble, pass, shoot – you’re in control with the only interactive sports series in the world! Meet creator and author Jon Sutherland in this unique event. Hear how to play – and how to win – and take part in a nail-biting penalty shoot-out. Edge-of-the-seat excitement guaranteed as Cambridge Library becomes Highbury, Old Trafford or even the Abbey Stadium for the afternoon!

4–5pm

C6. Young Writers Stand and Deliver £3

An invitation to young writers (13-18) to perform their own writing – poetry, prose or songs at The Junction. The programme is arranged in advance. To take part contact Helen Taylor Tel: 01223 718135 or email: [email protected]

6-7pm The Junction

C7. Philippa Pearce £6/£4

A wonderful wake-up to Sunday morning with this rare opportunity to listen to a much loved childrens’ author who has delighted generations of children with her magical evocations of childhood. Philippa Pearce reads from her latest work, The Little Gentleman and talks about being a writer. With an introduction by Gillian Beer, Professor of English Literature at Cambridge University and former Chair of the Booker Prize Committee, this event brings together two of the grand dames of English literature.

11am-12pm University Graduate Centre

Sponsored by Cambridge University Press

C8. Cambridge Storytellers present Anansi the Spider £3.50

Marion Leeper tells stories for children about Anansi the Spider. An event to enthral and delight as these classic tales are traditionally and captivatingly told. Mainly for children under 8 but all welcome. All proceeds go to Oxfam.

Inside if wet.

2pm Milton Country Park