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Strap in for an interactive workshop with one of the most exciting new voices in children's adventure fiction. Nat Harrison, creator of the fast-paced and fearless Girl Who Raced The World series, brings her high-energy adventures to life in a workshop packed with storytelling, activities and challenges for young readers.

 

Ideal for children aged 6 to 11, this session celebrates the joy of adventure, the importance of courage, and the very particular thrill of a book that simply will not let you put it down.

 

Format: Interactive Workshop

Themes: Fiction, Children, New Voices

 

Nat Harrison Books: The Girl Who Raced The World, The Girl Who Raced The World: Journey Into The Jungle

Nat Harrison was born on Ascension Island in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean. She grew up in England and Hong Kong and has visited every continent except Antarctica. Her debut novel, The Girl Who Raced the World, was shortlisted for Stanford's Children’s Book of the Year 2026 and longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2026.

The Girl Who Raced The World | 11:00 Sun 11 Oct | Library

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  • Sunday 11 October 2026, 11:00 AM

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