Schools are invited to join us (free of charge) online for a very special virtual event with award winning author and illustrator Alex T. Smith as he presents the first book in a brand-new murder mystery, Murder! By Narwhal!
Recommended age: year groups 3-6
From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in
black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out.
When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle is murdered on his 90th birthday at his country estate, every one of his gathered family members is a suspect. Trapped by a snowstorm with no way to contact the police, it's up to his mettlesome granddaughter, Edna, and her trusted tortoise, Charles Darwin, to determine whodunnit!
Full of head-scratching clues, page-turning twists and a lot of people acting suspiciously this is the first in a funny, spoofy middle-grade murder mystery series from bestselling author Alex T. Smith.
As part of this 45-minute interactive schools’ event Alex will introduce himself, Edna, Charles Darwin and a whole cast of other gloriously grisly GRIMACRES characters, as well as revealing the inspirations behind this murderously funny new series. There’ll even be a chance to ask your own questions … just like a real detective!... but will Alex tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!? This event promises to be hilarious in the first-degree…
Alex T. Smith is the award-winning creator of the bestselling Claude series, which is published in 20 languages worldwide, and is now on TV. Alex's newest series is the critically acclaimed and well-loved Mr Penguin. Alex has won the UKLA Picture Book Award, the Children's Book of the World Illustration Award and the Sainsbury's Children's Book Award, and been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award. He has also been the official World Book Day illustrator.
Taking place on Zoom, this 45-minture webinar session will include a live presentation from the author, giving children the chance to hear about the authors book, characters and writing processes. There will also be a chance for children to have their questions answered live during the event!
Often pupils are very inspired to read the author’s book after the event, so we have created a special discount on Murder! By Narwhal!, for school account orders. Schools can save 30% on single copy or a class set by contacting accountsalesinfo@waterstones.com. Copies of the book can also be purchased at £7.50 (RRP £8.99 – incl. P&P) using the link below between now and the event on Wednesday 20th November.
Once you register with your email address, you’ll be sent a Zoom link to the webinar. Registered schools will also receive an email including a chapter sampler that can be printed for the classroom.
If you have any questions, please contact events@waterstones.com