2011 Tour

These are the authors who we took on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in 2011. Click on the names for pictures, videos, interviews and information from the tours.

Have a look at some of the highlights from The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour 2011 below!

Pupil Feedback

I believe that the day Jamie Rix came was one of the best days of my life, it was fantastic. Tara, age 8, Arrochar Primary

Gruesome, disgusting, gross and squeamish, who comes to mind? Jamie rix ... Before he came to the school I did not like reading but now I love it. Sam, 10, Tarbert Academy

Yesterday we had a visit from Thomas Docherty. I liked his brain because he made 8 books. He not only writes he draws the pictures. I liked all the books but my favourite is Ruby Nettleship. When I go to the library I ask the lady 'do you have any Thomas Docherty books?' Shristi, 7 Glenburn Primary School

I was so excited when I heard CRESSIDA COWELL was coming to our school, a little school that nobody has heard of that's in a small town in a small place. I mean she's the best author of our generation! When I was picked to be her personal helper for the day as you can imagine I EXPLODED with joy ... when she clearly explained her imaginations I really enjoyed it nobody would probably think about writing about such a unreal thing as dragons but her. Everybody's reading her books in school they are addicted to them I think that Cressida Cowell is amazing. Evie, 10, Bridgend Primary School

I really enjoyed her coming in, she has inspired me to start writing stories. I have started to read one of her books and they are so gripping. I was really sad when I had to put it down. When she started to read part of her book I was engrossed. I really would like her to come back and share more of her books with us. Megan, 12, St. Katherine's School

It was SO funny. It was SO good. It has changed my life. I would love to be an author when I grow up. Thank you for coming to our school. Megan, P6/5, Bowhouse Primary School

Ten out of ten, funny as anything. Best visitor ever. Craig, 9, Moray Primary School

Teacher Feedback

In all honesty very rarely has poetry brought such smiles to the faces of the children I have taught. He made them laugh, smile and positively embrace poetry. Gill Graham, Walker Road School (John Hegley)

Great enthusiasm on part of author which was picked up by the children, and encouraged them to read more. Kathryn Cooper, Tarbert Academy (Jamie Rix)

Excellent event. The children loved every aspect and every minute of the event as did teachers. Ken O'Hara, Dalmilling Primary School (Thomas Docherty)

Superb. The children were looking forward to meeting Cressida, and she did not disappoint. It inspired a number of our children to read a novel, something they had not considered before. Gillian Winter, Bridgend Primary School (Cressida Cowell)

Very good. Our students really enjoy and appreciate these events and the opportunity to meet authors. Author visits inspire them in both their reading and creative writing. Frances Tout, Broadoak School (Gillian Philip)

Guy was extremely entertaining & the children loved it! I think the fact that they could relate to some of the things he was saying about his childhood really captured them! He made writing seem cool - which is super as I have some reluctant writers in my class! They love his books, they (& I) think they are really funny. Fiona Morrison, Bowhouse Primary School (Guy Bass)