Busy, Busy, Busy!
2008 is already looking very busy.
John's fully booked until July, but still has a day or two available most (but not all) weeks in the autumn term.
He's recently had an article published in the NATE Classroom magazine about storytelling in schools and is currently hard at work on a new book to be published in October.
Please note that John gets enquiries and bookings constantly so if you're thinking of booking him or want to get in touch to talk about his work please do so quickly or the dates you're thinking of will be gone!
National Press Coverage for 'The Geat'
John's new book 'The Geat - the story of Beowulf and Grendel' is going down a storm and has had excellent national press coverage!
There was a good review in the Daily Telegraph, which said it managed to be both scary and comic, and Matthew Imrie gave it a 9/10 review on the Teen Librarian website. (Incidentally, if you're a librarian you'll find the website full of useful resources and ideas - have a look here )
But we were all thrilled by the review 'The Geat' was given in the School Librarian Magazine, which said:
It is a shame that the publishers of this book have had to resort to the usual hype on the cover: 'This is the orginal horror story - two thousand years old and as exciting as ever. Read it if you dare'. This re-telling of the story of Beowulf needs no such hyperbole. John Harris has apparently spent the last ten years telling the story in front of live audiences, honing the version that we now have in print. It has been worth the wait. Whilst the language is suitably bloodthirsty - and no details of pain, torture and death are omitted - a wonderfully evocative atmosphere is maintained throughout the book. There are excellent colour illustrations throughout and good quality paper is used, making this a 'must buy' for any library.
Those who've read it or heard John tell the story will know that review is spot on, but it's always nice to have your hard work rewarded with such praise!
So what are you waiting for? buy a copy here!
Nice things have also been said about 'The Geat' on Amazon and if you'd like to add your thoughts you can earn a signed poster - click on the link for 'Books' on the right to find out more!