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Patrice Lawrence

Elemental Detectives

 
Hay Festival 2023, 

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence – whose books include Orangeboy and Indigo Donut – takes us back to 1764 London in her middle-grade novel The Elemental Detectives. Heroes Marisee and Robert are the Elemental Detectives of the title, chasing clues across the city to prevent London slumbering for all eternity. Join Patrice as she talks about the real-life inspiration behind the book and shares tips on how to create magical creatures and worlds inspired by local landmarks.

Teaching materials for this event can be found here

Mae’r awdur arobryn Patrice Lawrence – y mae ei llyfrau’n cynnwys Orangeboy ac Indigo Donut – yn mynd â ni yn ôl i Lundain ym 1764 yn ei nofel ganolradd The Elemental Detectives. Yr arwyr Marisee a Robert yw’r ditectifs yn y teitl, sy’n hel cliwiau ar draws y ddinas i atal Llundain rhag cysgu am byth. Ymunwch â hi wrth iddi sôn am yr ysbrydoliaeth y tu ôl i’r llyfr a sut mae hi’n rhannu awgrymiadau ar sut i greu creaduriaid a bydoedd hudolus wedi eu hysbrydoli gan dirnodau lleol.

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Patrice Lawrence