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Walking from school to the Emirates Stadium is hard work! Luckily refreshments were waiting for us!
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We settled into our seats eagerly waiting for the authors.
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Four out of the six authors were present for the announcement.
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First shortlisted author to speak about his book was Peter Bunzl
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Helen Peters was up next, she explained how she got her ideas from a visit to a large house.
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Scott Allen wrote llama United, he presented a funny presentation on why he chose llamas over other animals
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One of the six shortlisted authors
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One of the short listed authors.
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Peter explained how he used parts of ‘Oliver’ by Charles Dickens to write his story Moonlocket.
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Laura Ellen Anderson was also one of the shortlisted authors for the book award 2018
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Laura explained how her characters evolved from different Disney films.
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The winner for the Book Award 2018 was Laura Ellen Anderson
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We’re not sure what she won but all authors received a box! Perhaps one of them might write a story about its content…?
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Laura gave an acceptance speech.
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The authors posed for photographs before signing copies of their books.
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All the authors were pleased with the award ceremony. Many children from different schools were able to ask them questions.
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Obviously St Marks got to pose with the authors (the only school)
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St Marks were really pleased to stand next to their favourite authors.
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‘I’m taller than you!’
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Where did Helen go? Who is that person lining up with the authors? Is it the next potential winning author?
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We were able to chat with the authors.
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Seems this little chap has both Peter and Scott engrossed in a conversation!
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After buying our books and getting the authors autograph were ready to head back to school.
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We displayed our christian values of thankfulness, wisdom and hope during the Authors Book Awards today.