Recently, we were honoured to host acclaimed author Chris Bradford, who captivated our Year 7 cohort with his wonderful presentation about his ‘Bodyguard’ book series.

Chris Bradford engaged pupils in an immersive experience, delving into the world of bodyguards and self-defence techniques. He even enlisted a team of pupils to step into the shoes of bodyguards, showcasing the dedication he puts into his writing as a ‘method-writer’. However, he emphasised throughout that these techniques are not to be used at school or home.

Following an engaging assembly, Chris led an insightful Q&A session where our pupils had the opportunity to ask any questions they had from the things they had heard and seen during the presentation. Additionally, a small group of pupils had the privilege of participating in a workshop focused on his ‘Young Samurai’ book series.

Mrs. J Dutton, our Librarian, shared her excitement: “I was thrilled to welcome Chris Bradford back to CTA, he previously visited 2 years ago. Pupils who saw him in 2022 still talk about it now! It was wonderful to see all of our pupils enjoy the show, especially those who are usually reluctant readers. They had lots of questions about Chris’ books. This has been a great way to round off our World Book Day celebrations.

Thank you, Chris Bradford, for inspiring our pupils and igniting their passion for reading and storytelling!

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