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 Have you ever met an alien? Would you like to? Well, people have said that James Carter - the liveliest poet and guitarist in town - is out of this world. Come and see James perform not only poems from his new books Greetings Earthlings! (space poems - Macmillan) but also some wild guitar music. Then you will have the opportunity to write your own poem to take home with you. Does it get any better than that? A fun packed hour for 5-555 year olds.
 James performs in schools and festivals all over the UK and abroad. His forthcoming book, Greetings Earthlings! - space poems (Macmillan) is sponsored by the Science Museum. James is an award-winning poet and was commissioned to write materials for the current CBeebies Poetry Pie series.
Sunday 3rd May 4pm
Tickets £3.50 Dorchester Abbey
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Could you beat an evil emperor or get out of the desert alive? Come and take the survival challenge with Julia Golding. This brilliant children’s author of the Cat Royal series, Dragonfly (a Smarties award winner), Darcie Lock and the Companions Quartet is also an inspiring speaker for children. Suited to all readers (about 9+) who like adventures!
www.juliagolding.co.uk
Saturday 2nd May 6pm
Tickets £6 Dorchester Abbey
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  Unfortunately, Jenny is unable to come to the Festival due to illness.
www.jennynimmo.me.uk
Thursday 7th May 6pm
Tickets £6 Dorchester Abbey
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Book Reviews
The reviews below have been written by children who have entered The Dorchester Festival Book Challenge. All reviews received will be placed on the website and reviewers will be entered into a draw to win signed copies of books from Julia Golding or Jenny Nimmo. If you would like to submit your review please contact us.
Unfortunately, Jenny Nimmo is unable to come to the Festival due to illness, but Julia Golding is still going to be here.
Snow Spider - Jenny Nimmo
I read the Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo. The best part was when there was a party at the end. I loved it! I can’t wait to see her at the Festival!
 By Joshua, age 10
The Snow Spider is a fantasy adventure story about a boy who is given five gifts by his Grandmother for his birthday. It has an exciting storyline and my favourite character was Emelyn because he was a bit mystical and and freaky
By Lewis, age 10
I read the Snow spider and I would recommend it to everyone because it was really exciting! In each part of the trilogy the main character was different. My favourite character was Gwyn because he was so unusual and interesting.
By Leon Age 11
 'The Diamond of Drury Lane' - Julia Golding
I really liked this book. I thought it was really exciting because you never knew what was coming next and the characters were great. I will definitely read the next book.
By Tabitha, age 12
 Ringmaster - Julia Golding
Ringmaster by Julia Golding is a great book, it has a very enticing cover and a brilliant story line. It is about a 14 year old girl called Darcie whose father gets kidnapped. It is set in Africa where Darcie is used to living an easy life with her 'boring', wealthy parents. It is now up to Darcie to trace the kidnappers and find her father, it will not be easy, she is about to find another side of Africa...
By Isabel, age 12
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Book Readings