The Writers of Wales Database

MANSHIP, PAUL

Website: http://www.paulmanship.co.uk/

Children’s writer and storyteller, Paul is a junior school teacher in Bettws. His first two published stories were both partly set in Gwent, the first of which Rewind (Pont Books, 2006), was short–listed for the Glen–Dimplex award for new writers. Paul lives with his wife and three daughters in Rhiwderin Village near Newport. He credits experiences in the classroom with providing inspiration for his stories. His recent title Dear Mr Author (Pont Books, 2009) won the 2010 Tir na n-Og prize for best English-language book. Paul is a Member of Academi.

Reviews:
With respect to Rewind (Pont Books, 2006)

"… (a) humorous and interesting reversal of Groundhog Day…"
Michael Lockwood, School Librarian


Selected Publications:
Rewind (Pont Books, 2006)
The Cube (Pont Books, 2006)
Dear Mr Author (Pont Books, 2009)




Dear Mr Author (Pont Books, 2009)

Eleven-year-old Sam struggles to control events, worried that a mysterious author is calling the shots. A keen footballer and writer, it comes as a shock to Sam to discover that he is performing another author's script, and dancing to someone else's tune. What can he do to recover control of his life?

For ages 9-11.

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