Spiders, Stories & Surprises at The Bookery

The Bookery, 21 High Street, Crediton, EX17 3AH
Young family walking a green forest and holding hands with their toddler

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Saturday 11th October | 11am12.30pm | Ticketed Free Event
To celebrateBookshop Day, Creditons award-winning, community-owned bookshop is thrilled to welcomeAlexandra Dawe, author ofThe Stitchwort Curse, for a spectacular Halloween-themed workshop and book signing onSaturday 11th October at 11am. The event also marks thelaunch of The Bookerys Christmas Catalogue, packed with brilliant bookish gift ideas for all ages.
Alexandra will lead afree, family-friendly craft sessionin the Link Room, where children can get creative makingpipe cleaner spiders,spooky bookmarks, and even their ownpet spider in a jarusing moss, charms, and jam jars. The Stitchwort Curse is filled with magical spiders, making this pet spider craft workshop the perfect way to step into its world of enchantment, mystery, and imagination. There will be activity sheets and a chance to meet Alexandra who will be signing copies of her book.
The Stitchwort Curseis a magical tale of mystery, family, and fate, perfect for readers aged 914. Set in a world where magic and the everyday collide, its a must-read for fans of fantasy and magical realism.
To celebrate the launch of the Christmas Catalogue, thefirst 15 customerswho spend 10 or more and pick up a copy of the catalogue will receive a5 National Book Tokenthe perfect start to your festive shopping.
Bookshop Dayis a national celebration of high street bookshops, encouraging everyone to \#ChooseBookshops and is the perfect opportunity to kick-start your Christmas gift-buying at The Bookery.

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