From Arctic dog-sledding to living with the Mongolian Kazakh eagle hunters, bestselling children’s author Abi Elphinstone shares the real-life adventures behind her epic stories. Hear Abi speaking about her latest book, Saving Neverland – a modern, magical sequel to Peter Pan – complete with moonpaper maps, frostbears, and a woolly mammoth. She’ll also be showing you just how easy it is to leap into stories of your own.

From dog-sledding in the Arctic to living with the Kazakh Eagle Hunters in Mongolia, bestselling children’s author Abi Elphinstone will be talking about the real-life adventures behind her stories. She’ll be speaking about her latest book, Saving Neverland – a modern, magical sequel to Peter Pan – complete with moonpaper maps, frostbears and a woolly mammoth called Armageddon. And she’ll be showing kids just how easy it is to leap into stories of their own. Recommended for ages 7-12.

From dog sledding in the Arctic to living with the Kazakh eagle hunters in Mongolia, bestselling children’s author Abi Elphinstone shares the real life adventures behind her books. Abi introduces her extraordinary new adventure, Saving Neverland – a magical, modern sequel to Peter Pan – complete with Lost Kids, pirate ghosts and a woolly mammoth called Armageddon – and shows just how easy it is to leap into stories of your own.

I’ll be signing books (including my brand new adventure story, SAVING NEVERLAND) at the wonderful Waterstones Durham from 11am-2pm on Saturday 14th January. Come and say hi!

From dog-sledding in the Arctic to living with the Kazakh Eagle Hunters in Mongolia, I will be talking about the real-life adventures behind my stories. I’ll be speaking about her latest book, Saving Neverland – a modern, magical sequel to Peter Pan – complete with moonpaper maps, frostbears and a woolly mammoth called Armageddon. And I’ll be showing kids just how easy it is to leap into stories of their own. There will be a book signing afterwards.

On Tuesday 22nd November 4-5:30pm, I’ll be signing copies of all my wintery books (The Frost Goblin, The Snow Dragon and Sky Song) at Waterstones Bracknell alongside superstar author Mel Taylor. Come and get some festive stories signed!

I’ll be signing copies of THE FROST GOBLIN (as well as all my other books) at Forum Books. Come along!

Come to wonderful Night Owl Bookshop in East Linton to hear me talk about my new book, THE FROST GOBLIN. Grab a signed book afterwards (perfect early Christmas presents…!)

The Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour is heading to Edinburgh Zoo to round off a week of fantastic author events themed around the environment.

Award-winning author Abi Elphinstone will run interactive workshops for children and families attending the zoo on Saturday 2 October. Abi will help children invent magical beasts and creatures inspired by the wild animals all around them.

There will be a chance to meet Abi and have her sign your books – copies will also be available to purchase from the Edinburgh Zoo gift shop.

These workshops are free for anyone who has paid standard entry to Edinburgh Zoo on Saturday 2 October. No registration is required.

When: Saturday 2 October, 10am and 11.30am

Where: Bundongo Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo

Duration: Each workshop lasts 15 minutes

Who: Children and families

Cost: Standard entry fee to Edinburgh Zoo

Materials provided: Pens, paper, clipboards (for kids to lean their paper on), empty egg boxes, flip chart and pens for Abi to use. People can bring their own materials if they prefer.

If you have any questions or comments please contact [email protected](this will open in a new window).