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Holly Rivers

Discover how Holly blends the supernatural and science. Expect brilliant inventions & eccentric characters

About The Author:

Holly Riversgrew up in Wales and speaks fluent Welsh and English. As a child she spent a lot of time drawing, reading and wishing that she was Pippi Longstocking. Holly used to be an actress, most notably playing Drusilla Paddock in ITV’s original Worst Witch series. Her days are now spent penning new stories, travelling and falling in love with Cuba and Mexico, as well as leading drama, craft and bushcraft classes for children. Follow her on Twitter: @hollyrivers_lit.

 

About The Book:

Demelza loves science - she loves it so much that she's been known to stay up late to work on her peculiar inventions! But Demelza discovers she has inherited a distinctly un-scientific set of skills: Spectre Detecting. Like her grandmother, she can summon the ghosts of the dead. But when Grandma is kidnapped by a mysterious villain, she knows Spectre Detecting has something to do with it. Only Demelza and her pasty best friend, Percy, can solve the deadly mystery... NOTE: This story features ghosts and the afterlife, so please keep religious beliefs in mind before reading with your students.

 

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An Introduction to 'Demelza & the Spectre Detectors'

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The Inspiration behind 'Demelza & the Spectre Detectors'

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A reading from 'Demelza & the Spectre Detectors'

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Holly's Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about Demelza?

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What tips do you have for bringing characters to life?

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Why did you want to include inventions in the story?

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What is your planning process?

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What tips do you have for keeping the reader gripped?

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How did you approach writing about sensitive subjects?

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Resource Download: 'Demelza & the Spectre Detectors' Extract