Heather Dyer Tour

April 2008

Heather's first novel was The Fish in Room 11 which won the 2006 Highland Children's Book Award for Short Novels. The Girl with the Broken Wing was featured in the 2007 Richard and Judy Children's Book Club and her most recent novel, The Boy in the Biscuit Tin, has been nominated for the 2008 Galaxy British Book Awards in the category of Children's Book of the Year.

Heather Dyer went on a tour of schools in the Scottish Borders from Monday 21st to Wednesday 23rd April. Over the 3 days she saw pupils from Broomlands, Caddonfoot, Edenside, Halyrude, Howdenburn, Kingsland, Lauder, Parkside, Stirches and Wilton Primary Schools.  Below are pictures and written feedback from the pupils that Heather entertained.

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"When you came to our school I wasn't very good at reading. then about 3 days after you came I passed my level D in reading. I am also enjoying redaing and writing more now. You gave me lots of grate ideas and that really helpt me to pass. I did not buy one of your books but my sister Linsey did. She bote THE BOY IN THE BISCUIT TIN and she sais I can read it after her. I am really lookiing forward to it."
Fraser, Broomlands Primary (Winner)

"I enjoyed listenning to you because I love writing stories myself. You gave me useful advice. I have never actualy read any of your books but when you told me about some of them they were packed full with adventure, magic and funny things, like the Boy in the Biscuit Tin. I found it really interesting to hear about what inspired you to be an author. I am definitely going to buy some of your books. I hope that Elliot Twig gets publsihed."
Alice, Broomlands Primary (above right)

Struan, Broomland Primary

Ewan, Edenside Primary

Emily, Stirches Primary

"I enjoyed the Heather Dyer event because I dont have the the courage to stand out in front of loads and loads of people. You are the best. Everytime I write a story I cant get to the end of it. When you were signing my book I was very nervous and shy. I really really enjoyed the event. You are the best Heather Dyer! I like all of your books."
Kate, Edenside Primary 

Eleanor, Parkside Primary

Scott, Parkside Primary

James, Wilton Primary

"The girl with the broken wing is a fascinating story. Heather inspires me deeply. She is an amazing author and makes me also want to writ books for a living. The event raelly made the day a hit and i will remember it for the rest of my life. Thank you. Best of luck Heather! (P.S. I love this book!)"
Kirsty, Howdenburn Primary

Cameron, Howdenburn Primary

Craig, Howdenburn Primary

"She is very butiful and kind. her books are very nice. I love the fish in room 11."
James, Howdenburn Primary