As part of Faclan: The Hebridean Book Festival, a number of inspiring author talks are available for schools.
The Whistlers in the Dark by Victoria Williamson
My name’s Jinny. I’m twelve autumns old, and this is the story of how I woke the sleeping stones and brought fire and destruction down on us all
Scotland, 158 AD, is a divided country.
On one side of the Antonine Wall, thirteen-year-old Felix is trying to become a good Roman soldier like his father. On the other, twelve-year old Jinny is vowing revenge on the ‘metal men’ who have invaded her Damnonii tribe’s homeland. At the Damnonii’s sacred circle of standing stones, her planned attack on Felix goes badly wrong, awakening a legend that threatens to bring fire and destruction down on them all. Can Jinny and Felix overcome their differences and soothe the stones back to sleep before it’s too late?
Dates: Thursday 31 October
Suitable for: P4 – P7
Language: English
Location: Your School
Cost: Free
To book a talk in your school, email moira@anlanntair.com
Faclan Òga is supported by the Scottish Book Trust Live Literature Fund