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Francesca Gibbons

Join Francesca Gibbons as she talks about world building, humour, fantasy fiction and more

About The Author:

Francesca Gibbons worked as a copywriter at a marketing agency before leaving to focus on her career as a children’s author. The Shadow Moth is her debut novel. It was inspired by the gardens she visited as a child, and her love of folklore and monsters. It is the first book in the Clock of Stars trilogy.

 

About The Book:

Imogen should be nice to her little sister Marie. She should be nice to her mum’s boyfriend too. And she certainly shouldn’t follow a strange silver moth through a door in a tree. But then… who does what they’re told? Followed by Marie, Imogen finds herself falling into a magical kingdom where the two sisters are swept up in a thrilling race against time - helped by the spoiled prince of the kingdom, a dancing bear, a very grumpy hunter... and even the stars above them. Thrilling, sharply funny, and with characters you will fall in love with, A Clock of Stars is a timeless fantasy from an astonishing new voice, illustrated by Chris Riddell.

 

 

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An Introduction to 'A Clock of Stars'

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The Inspiration behind 'A Clock of Stars'

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A Reading from 'A Clock of Stars'

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Francesca's Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about the main characters, Imogen and Marie?

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Why did you want to write a fantasy series?

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How did you approach building the world in 'A Clock of Stars'?

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What are some of the main themes in the book?

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What was the best writing advice you received as a child?

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What can you tell us about the rest of the series?

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How did you inject humour into your writing?

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Resource Download: 'A Clock of Stars' Extract