James Jauncey Event

James Jauncey
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Location: Scottish Book Trust, Edinburgh
Date: Tuesday 27th May, 10.30am

James spoke with Pru Irvine, whose son was the inspiration behind the character Ninian, who suffers from Fragile X syndrome, in The Witness.

Top: James Jauncey and Pru Irvine
Bottom: James Jauncey signs copies of The Witness
James Jauncey and Pru Irvine
James Jauncey signs copies of The Witness

The Witness is shortlisted for the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Book 2008 in the 12-16 category. This event was inspired by the National Year of Reading’s theme for May ‘Mind and Body’.

More about James Jauncey

More about The Witness

Other links:

James Jauncey's website

Fragile X syndrome information website

The Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books  

 

National Year of Reading