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Ross Montgomery

Ross talks about writing WWII stories and how he learnt the importance of listening to his characters

About The Author:

Ross Montgomery has worked as a pig farmer, a postman and a primary school teacher, so writing books was the next logical step. He spent his childhood reading everything he could get his hands on, from Jacqueline Wilson to Beano annuals, and it taught him pretty much everything that's worth knowing. If you looked through his pockets you'd find empty crisp packets, lists of things to do, and a bottle of that stuff you put on your nails to stop you biting them. He lives in London with his girlfriend, a cat called Fun Bobby, and a cactus on every available surface.

 

About The Books:

'The Midnight Guardians' - Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest… When Col’s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians – a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight – Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister. But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.

'Max and the Millions' - Max is used to spending time alone - it's difficult to make friends in a big, chaotic school when you're deaf. He prefers to give his attention to the little things in life... like making awesome, detailed replica models. Then Mr Darrow, the school caretaker and fellow modeller, goes missing. Max must follow his parting instruction: 'Go to my room. You'll know what to do.' There on the floor he finds a pile of sand ... and in the sand is Mr Darrow's latest creation... a tiny boy, no bigger than a raisin, Luke, Prince of the Blues. And behind the tiny boy... millions of others - a thriving, bustling, sprawling civilization!

 

 

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An Introduction to 'The Midnight Guardians'

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The Inspiration Behind 'The Midnight Guardians'

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A Reading from 'The Midnight Guardians'

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Ross' Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about Col?

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How did you approach writing a historical novel?

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How did you feature evacuees and the Kindertransport in the book?

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How is 'The Midnight Guardians' influenced by folk stories?

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What are some of the main themes in 'The Midnight Guardians'?

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What can you tell us about the villain, the Midwinter King?

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Which classic children's books have influenced your writing?

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Where do you get your ideas from?

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Ross Montgomery's Creativity Masterclass

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Finding Places within Spaces

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A Reading from 'Max and the Millions'

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Resource Download: 'The Midnight Guardians' Extract

Extract Download: 'Max and the Millions'