Invent The Future – Sensational Sci-fi with Alastair Chisholm

Join Alastair for a family-friendly event based on his new gripping, dystopian thriller book Reek – a tale of a poisoned world, marvellous technology and an awesome hero Sparrow!

Learn how inventions can transform the world, test your knowledge of weird and wonderful technology, meet Alastair’s Inventor Assistant, help create a HUMAN MACHINE, and discover what may be the greatest invention of all time…

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Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Author: When Alastair Chisholm was a kid, he wanted to be a computer programmer, an author, and an astronaut. So far he’s two out of three and still hoping NASA will call… Meanwhile, he writes picture books, the Dragon Storm chapter book series, and award-winning kids' sci-fi including ORION LOST, ADAM-2 and I AM WOLF. Alastair lives in Edinburgh with his wife and family and a cat named Maudie, who is yowling at him even though there is CLEARLY food in her bowl, and his hobbies include writing and playing games on his phone when he should be writing. He likes biscuits.
Book: Sparrow's world is poisoned by the Reek, a toxic pollution covering the Earth. Only tech billionaire Axel Brodie knows how to make clean air, and Sparrow works non-stop to keep her family breathing. But when an inventor friend discovers a new way to survive the Reek, Sparrow’s life becomes even more deadly. Someone doesn’t want the world to learn what she knows – and they’ll do everything in their power to stop her… Who will win in this battle to breathe free? "Amazing world building, relatable characters and a thrilling plot packed into a short accessible read. A triumph." – Jennifer Killick This Barrington Stoke book is in an easy-read and dyslexia-friendly format. (More info: https://alastairc.com/books/reek/)
Availability: By arrangement Open to discussion
Audience: 8+
Event Type: Online
Author's Travel Constraints: Within reasonable travel from Edinburgh
Fees: I use the Scottish Book Trust suggested fee of £200 per session plus reasonable travel expenses, with discounts for multiple events. I'm a member of the Live Literature grant system.
Technical Requirements: 1. A screen to present a powerpoint presentation (I'm happy to plug my own laptop into HDMI). 2. Flip Chart. 3. No audio requirements.

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