Gill Arbuthnott
Email:
gilltomer@hotmail.comBRAW network:
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I was born and brought up in Edinburgh, attending James Gillespie’s High School when it was still all-girls and staffed by a fabulous collection of eccentric blue-stocking spinsters. I couldn’t have had a more inspiring education!
I went on to study Zoology at St Andrew’s University, then to do research at Southampton University, but I wasn’t very good at it…
I came back to Edinburgh (with a sigh of relief) and started teaching Biology. I never intended to stay in teaching, but I found to my great surprise that I really enjoyed it, so I’m still doing it!
My first book was published in 2003 and since then I’ve combined writing and teaching (which means I’ve had to give up doing housework and being tidy).
I’d dreamed of being a writer since I was at primary school, and I’m still amazed it’s happened. Not many people are lucky enough to have their dreams actually come true!
About writer's work:
I write both fiction and non fiction for children. My non fiction books are popular science. This is because I passionately believe that science is fascinating, but a lot of people get put off it if all they read is exam focussed text books in school. Science should be thrilling!
My fiction is fantasy, but you won’t find any elves or magic swords or people who turn out to be lost princes in it. I like my fantasy with real, ordinary people in it!
About writer's events and projects:
I’m happy to do readings, author talks about my books, and talks about the writing process generally. .
Links to other websites:
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www.barringtonstoke.co.uk
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www.fraserross.co.uk ">www.fraserross.co.uk
Language:
EnglishAge groups:
9-12Books written
Each book in this series focuses on forgotten heroes, exciting adventures and fascinating facts - guaranteed to appeal to reluctant readers, especially boys. In 'Crazy Creatures', Gill Arbuthnott, ...
An hilarious but informative look at some of science's strangest ideas and thinkers - from the man who ate everything to the cat that's both alive and dead.
Part of the Reality Check ...
From its secret underground streets to the top of Arthur's Seat, the city of Edinburgh has been the inspiration for many children's books and writers. This unique guide will help children and adults ...
"What do you mean, we are the keys?" Kate asked incredulously. "From time to time, certain people are born whose fate it is to aid or thwart the attempts of Chaos to destroy time. You ...
The sequel to The Chaos Clock It is eighteen months after the events of The Chaos Clock, and Kate and David are now at secondary school in Edinburgh. David is struggling to come to terms with his new ...
St Andrews, Fife -- not known for its glorious weather, but even so, Josh hadn't expected the sea to start to freeze and ice to creep up the beaches ... His summer holiday isn't looking too ...
