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Saviour Pirotta

Saviour talks about his love for historical fiction, writing about the Stone Age & the importance of research

About The Author:

Saviour Pirotta is an author and playwright. His first children's book was published in the late 1980s and he has since produced picture books, collections of myths and legends, middle grade novels and early readers. He particularly likes writing historical fiction and his latest books are set in Ancient Greece, the Golden Islamic Age and the Neolithic. He lived in London and Brighton for many years but now makes his home in the seaside town of Scarborough, in North Yorkshire. He says it\s the perfect home for an author, with lovely beaches, cafes to write in and the tastiest fish and chips in the world.

 

About The Book:

Wolf struggles to fit into his village. He s not strong like his brother or a natural leader like his father. Every day he just tries to keep his head down. That is until a sacred spear head is stolen. Wolf is cast out, seen as the reason for its disappearance. With no one but his trusty dog, Shadow, to join him, Wolf vows to find the stolen spear and restore his honour. But Wolf has never left the village before and the world beyond the sea is a complete unknown... where will this journey take him and what secrets will he uncover? Join Wolf on his hunt for the spear, as he journeys from the village now known as Skara Brae to a wider, ancient world on the cusp of a new age.

 

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An Introduction to 'The Stolen Spear'

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The Inspiration behind 'The Stolen Spear'

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A Reading from 'The Stolen Spear'

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Saviour's Writing Challenge

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What can you tell us about the main character, Wolf?

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Why did you want to set the story in the Stone Age?

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How much research did you do before writing the book?

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What advice do you have when it comes to setting stories in the past?

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How do you create drama and tension in the story?

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Why did you want to end the story on a cliffhanger?

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What was your favourite scene to write?

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What themes or messages did you want to include in the book?

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Do you have any lucky writing charms?

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Resource Download: 'The Stolen Spear' Extract