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Gill Lewis - Sky Hawk
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Scottish Book Trust and Oxford University Press had a fantastic day with Gill Lewis at two of Edinburgh's Eco-Schools - Echline Primary and Royal High Primary. We also had David from the RSPB to impart his wisdom of Ospreys and to talk about the issues raised in Gill's novel Sky Hawk.
Set in the stunning Scottish countryside, Sky Hawk tells the story of Callum and Iona and their amazing discovery, a magnificent Osprey and how that discovery affects them and their friendship. It also deals with the threats to the natural world and the challenges that people, who live below the poverty line, face on daily basis. This rare and touching story will have the readers in floods of tears while a large smile forms across their face.
Although this is a first novel it has been widely praised by booksellers, readers and authors alike including Michael Morpurgo “Here’s a rare thing...that opens your eyes, touches your heart and is so engaging it almost turns the pages for you!” It has also been sold to a further 16 countries pre-publication.
You can now download (for free) the Teachers notes that accompany the book and like in the book there is a blog where you can track a real-life Osprey.
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Gill Lewis Interview
Gill tells us about her debut novel, touring in Scotland and her passion for Ospreys.
Author Biogrpahy
| Before she could walk, Gill Lewis was discovered force-feeding bread to a sick hedgehog under the rose bushes. Now her stories reflect her passion for wild animals in wild places. She draws inspiration from many of the people she has had the fortune to meet during her work as a vet, both at home and abroad. Gill Lewis has a masters degree in Writing for Young People from Bath Spa University and won the 2009 course prize for most promising writer. Her first novel was snapped up for publication within hours of being offered to publishers. She lives in Somerset with her young family and a motley crew of pets. She writes from a shed in the garden, in the company of spiders. |
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Pupil Feedback:
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From top left: Jennifer (P7), Louise (P5), Michelle (P6) and Sarah, all from Echline Primary.
"Thank you very much for coming and telling us the story and signing the books for us all. I enjoyed the book, that's why I was smiling at you in the front row!" Louise, Echline Primary, P5
"Thank you so much for coming to Echline Primary to talk about your amazing book Sky hawk. We all enjoyed your visit and are currently reading your book. My favourite part was seeing the live Ausprey in its nest. I also can't believe you made the bird it's incredible." Heather, Echline Primary, P7
"Thank you Gill Lewis for the exceedingly good speech you gave us." Lewis, Echline Primary, P7
"Your talk about the book Sky Hawk was amazing and it sounds like an awesome book.... I can see what inspired you to write about the Osprey. It is such a wonderful bird." Ewan, Echline primary, P7
