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P.G. Bell

Discover how P.G. Bell uses fairytale inspirations and writes from a small perspective

About The Author:

P.G. Bell is a native of South Wales, where he was raised on a diet of Greek mythology, ghost stories and Doctor Who. He's had all sorts of jobs over the years, from lifeguard to roller-coaster operator, but has always wanted to write stories. He lives in Wales with his wife Anna and their two children. The Train to Impossible Places, P.G.'s debut series, has enjoyed widespread success, including shortlistings for the Branford Boase Award, the Crimefest Awards and the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

 

About The Book:

Trainee meadow witch Anwen is having a bad day - which gets much worse when a dead giant falls from the sky and destroys her village. But when she examines the body she discovers something interesting. This giant was murdered, which means a killer is on the loose! Tasked with sending a message to the giant kingdom via beanstalk, Anwen and her nemesis, trainee sorceress Cerys, accidentally find themselves whipped up into the sky and deposited in the giants' royal palace - where the king is missing. Using their perfect spy-size and witchy skills, the girls must track down his killer. But how can you investigate a murder mystery when you risk being stepped on by your suspects?

 

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An introduction to 'The Beanstalk Murder'

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The inspiration behind 'The Beanstalk Murder'

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A reading from 'The Beanstalk Murder'

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P.G. Bell's writing challenge

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What can you tell us about Anwen?

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What is a mystery story and how can we write one?

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Do you have any advice for writing funny stories?

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How did you create the fantasy world Anwen lives in?

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Why did you want to create conflict between Anwen and Cerys?

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What was it like writing about a giant's world from a small perspective?

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What are your favourite mystery stories?

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