A monster marvel.YOUNG bookworms are being invited to a special event at a Tyneside For the 1885–1918 parliamentary constituency, see . Tyneside is a conurbation in northern England, which is home to over 80% of the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear. venue this weekend. Seven Stories, the centre for children's books, in Newcastle's Ouse-burn Valley, is launching its "Monster" programme. The series is kicking off on Saturday and aims to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the popular children's book The Gruffalo. Visitors will be introduced to Professor Flite who'll be leading a "Monsterology" talk, which will cover beastly beast·ly adj. beast·li·er, beast·li·est 1. Of or resembling a beast; bestial. 2. Very disagreeable; unpleasant. adv. Chiefly British To an extreme degree; very. creatures from maticores and griffins to centaurs. Events Officer Paul Black said: "We can't wait to kick off the Monster Season with a bang. Professor Flite was amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. when he came to present Dragonology last year. It's going to be a great event for all the family." The event will run from 2pm to 3pm. To book a place or for more information, visit www.sevenstories.org.uk/events or call 0845 271 0777. |
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