Kids Event: Lucy Strange 'Lockett & Wilde: The Ghosts of London' Ages 8+)

Sat Aug 23 2025 at 11:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC+01:00

Happy Reading Children's Bookshop | Broadstairs

Happy Reading Children's Bookshop
Publisher/HostHappy Reading Children's Bookshop
Kids Event: Lucy Strange 'Lockett & Wilde: The Ghosts of London' Ages 8+)
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Join bestselling Children's author, Lucy Strange at Happy Reading Children's Bookshop for a hauntingly good time during the Summer holidays.
About this Event

Join bestselling, multi-award-winning author Lucy Strange for a thrilling and atmospheric morning at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop.

Lucy will be reading from the first in the Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries series 'Ghosts of the Manor' and 'The Ghosts of London', illustrated by Pam Smy and published by Walker Books.

This special event includes:– A live reading by the author– A Q&A session with the author– A book signing opportunity

Each £5 ticket includes an EXCLUSIVE EARLY RELEASE paperback copy of book 2 'Lockett & Wilde's Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries: The Ghosts of London' , out 25th September!

This is a perfect event for confident readers aged 8+ who enjoy spooky stories, intriguing mysteries, and rich, character-driven adventures.


Need to know info about the event and venue:

〰 Suitable for children aged 8+

〰 Event duration: 60 minutes

〰 Ticket price is £5 per child (includes a paperback copy of the book, usually £8.99) - booking is essential

〰 Additional information: the bookshop is on the 1st floor up a flight of stairs; children will sit on the floor/on chairs. There are a couple of seats for adults who wish to attend with their children, otherwise adults will be expected to stand and watch (and join in if they like), or enjoy a lovely coffee and pastry downstairs in STAPLE.

〰 Any other questions, please do contact the shop via Instagram or email: [email protected]

〰 If you are unable to attend, then please let us know so we can re-open the space up for another child.

〰 Photos will be taken during the events for social media purposes. Backs of heads only will be photographed. If you do not want your child to be in any photos, please let us know at the start of the event.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Happy Reading Children's Bookshop, 30a Reading Street, Broadstairs, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 5.00

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