Much loved local children's author and illustrator, Stephen Michael King will visit Forster library later this month for the release of the second book in his highly anticipated new junior series, Atticus Van Tasticus.
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This pirate series, a joint effort between Stephen and Andrew Daddo, is sure to be exciting news for many local junior readers when they learn that to hear that Atticus is back.
In the new release, Atticus Van Tasticus is back and this time he means business.
Having escaped certain disaster on the high seas, he's on the scent of treasure.
Then the call comes from above: 'Ship ahoy, Captain, ship ahoy!'
If only it were good news, which of course it ain't.
We're delighted to welcome Stephen back to our library and it's so exciting to be a part of the release of his latest 'Atticus' tale.
- Chris Jones
Vicious, mean and mighty unclean Bjorn Ironhead is on the warpath and Atticus and his crew are in his sights.
Stay and fight, or run and hide?
But where do you hide a pirate ship, and who's this Captain Half Map, and, most of all, where's that TREASURE OF TREASURRRRES?
Join Atticus and his crew as they roll from one adventure to certain disasterrr.
Stephen is a renowned, multi-award winning picture book author and illustrator whose books are sold around the world.
Throughout his impressive career, that spans more than two decades, he has illustrated more than 80 books.
"We're delighted to welcome Stephen back to our library and it's so exciting to be a part of the release of his latest 'Atticus' tale," MidCoast Council Libraries manager, Chris Jones said.
"Stephen is a local treasure and we know there's plenty of young readers or aspiring illustrators who will love to come along to this event."
Also coming:
Stephen will host this special event at Forster library on Saturday, March 21 from 2pm.
This event is free but bookings are essential, visit the libraries website to secure your spot
Copies of the latest Atticus Van Tasticus book will be available to purchase at the event thanks to local book store The Sitting Wombat.
