About the Author

Ian MacDonald’s reluctant reader series for eprint publishing is full of amazing characters – strange aliens, marauding mummies... even a skateboarding granny.  Ian, previously deputy-head of a large primary school, is currently a recommended author on the Schools Libraries Association’s Boys into Books scheme.  He is passionate about children’s writing and will guarantee to inspire your most reluctant readers, especially boys!  As well as offering his popular author day experience, Ian is available for extended projects to raise writing standards in school.

Age group:            Primary KS1 & KS2

Provides:               Presentation + KS1 story-time + Workshops KS1 & 2

ALSO Ian also offers two exciting creativity days for schools, combining writing workshops with creative making activities: themed days include Ancient Egypt and World War Two

 

Testimonials

"Thank you so much for such a fun day!"

Pupils of Wilton and Barford Primary School, Salisbury 

"The children thoroughly enjoyed the day and they have produced some fantastic work as a result of your input... I will be in touch to arrange another visit!"

Simeon Cawfield, Headteacher, Milstead CEP School

"Enjoyed by children and teachers alike... the boys were very engaged!"

Caroline Stevens Literacy Coordinator Battle and Langton Primary School East Sussex

"The children really enjoyed the day... there was something for everyone.  The children were all talking about books and stories... and Spike the dinosaur was being talked about for the rest of the day!"   

 Debbie Baker, Deputy Head, Cliffe Woods Primary School, Rochester 

"Ian was a total pleasure to listen to when working with my year 5 class.  The suspense produced by some of my writers had me on the edge of my seat!  The phenomenal vocabulary and inference produced by all the children showed just how inspired they were."

Carol Wood, Deputy Head, South Borough Primary Maidstone

“He has the ability to mesmerise, entertain and inspire children. His workshop with Year 6 resulted in fantastic creative writing from even the most reluctant writers.”
Gillian Duke, West Borough Primary School, Kent

“The children enjoyed your stories and found you funny, interesting and fun. They were certainly motivated and inspired to write!”
Sarah Overbury, Deputy Head, Kingsway School, Watford

"Small steps produced amazing results, especially from my more reluctant writers. The phenomenal vocabulary and inference produced by all children displayed how inspired they were."

Yr 5 teacher, South Borough Primary School

“If I had a favourite author it would be you.”
Kirsty, Age 8

 

 

Publications

The Mummy's Finger  (eprint publishing May 2009) 
A mummy's finger turns up in Owen's pocket, which spells big trouble.  Owen Freddie and Chaz battle scary scorpions, wild warriors and even the mummy's missus in this hilarious tale.  ISBN -1O: 1-905637-77-2
 
Powder Monkey  (eprint publishing March 2009) 
One minute Jack is zapping aliens on his key pad, the next he is fetching powder for the guns on board HMS Victory.  Jack, a reluctant time-traveller, loads the guns, climbs the mast in a raging storm and faces his fears in the greatest sea battle ever fought: Trafalgar.

The Magician's Bag Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd October 2008

Sam's Spitfire Summer Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd January 2007

Skateboard Gran Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd September 2007

Alien Teeth Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd September 2007

Chip McGraw Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd January 2007

Eyeball Soup Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd January 2006

The Snowspike Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd 2005

Mrs Wrelton's Dinosaur: The Plays Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd 2005

Mrs Wrelton's Dinosaur Published by Educational Printing Services Ltd 2003

Booking Information

Home:	Kent
Travels to:	Anywhere
Prices:	Full day £340 + expenses + VAT

Publications by the Author