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Children

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Here is our fabulous line-up for the Hay Fever 2013 programme. For regular updates on programme developments and Hay Festival activities, join our mailing list.

Children

Hannah Shaw

Erroll

Event HF36 Venue: Imagine Space

Warning: may contain squirrels! When Erroll the squirrel turns up in Bob’s pack of Nutti Nutts, mess, chaos and peanut butter are not far behind. Join the author for some nutty mayhem.

3 years +

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Music House For Children

Tales of Fish and Songs of the Sea

Event HF37 Venue: Discovery Space

An ocean of movement and stories, song and instruments, with Emma Hutchinson.

0–2 years

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Leo Hickman

Will Jellyfish Rule The World?

Event HF38 Venue: Guardian Stage

Calling all mini eco-worriers! There is no getting away from it, you are the future. No pressure. But fear not, help is at hand from green guru Leo Hickman.  Come and quiz him on how we can save the planet one step at a time.

9 years +

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Julia Golding

Cat Royal

Event HF39 Venue: Oxfam Studio

Tough auditions, the world plunging into crisis, lives and fortunes under threat. Welcome to Cat Royal and the 1790s.  Come and meet the pirates, slaves and slaveowners on this Caribbean adventure... Costumes, quizzes and prizes for all who dare set sail with Julia Golding.

10 years +

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Nifty Knitting

Event HF40 Venue: Imagine Space

Get nifty and thrifty with knitting guru Amy Twigger Holroyd of Keep & Share and learn how to knit.

12–16 years (unaccompanied with sign in/out)
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Music House For Children

Goldilocks, The Three Bears and unexpected guests

Event HF41 Venue: Discovery Space

Explore an imaginary world of stories and song with Emma Hutchinson.

2–4 years

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David Gilman

The Ultimate Survival Quiz

Event HF42 Venue: Dream Stage

Fancy yourself as the next ultimate survival daredevil? Then this is the place for you.  Come and test your knowledge in this super buzzer quiz and pick up a few tips for those tricky situations from the author of the adrenalin-fuelled Danger Zone series. Look out Bear & Ray!

9–14 years

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Discover The Guardian Children's Fiction Prize 1

Event HF43 Venue: Dream Stage

Back by popular demand, authors long listed for this prestigious award share the secrets of their success with Julia Eccleshare. Previous winners include Philip Pullman, Patrick Ness, Jacqueline Wilson and Meg Rosoff.

Participating authors announced in May at: www.hayfestival.com/hayfever

10 years +

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Caroline Lawrence

Roman Mysteries

Event HF45 Venue: Barclays Wealth Pavilion

Gladiators, togas, Latin and the odd mystery–what's not to love? Come and see the author of this hugely successful series talk about its grand finale, The Man From Pomegranate Street.

9–14 years

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Kristina Stephenson

Sir Charlie Stinky Socks and the Really Frightful Night

Event HF46 Venue: Imagine Space

Stinky socks at the ready! Join in the adventures of Sir Charlie Stinky Socks with the author-illustrator armed with fancy dress, sound effects and plenty of screams.

5–8 years

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