Once Upon a Time in Norfolk

Imaginative stories about objects featured in museums across Norfolk, for 4-9 year olds. From the author of The Norfolk Story Book comes this book of delightful stories. Set sail for adventure on the stormy seas of Yarmouth, discover enchanting tales woven by strangers in Elizabethan Norwich, journey through the forests of ancient Norfolk with a courageous Iceni girl, travel through time with the curious kitten of Thetford, meet the King of a magnificent Norman Castle and find out what life was like in a Victorian Workhouse. Inspired by the museums throughout Norfolk Museums Service, this book consists of eight short stories, all original works of fiction which combine local history with imagination and fun. AUTHOR: Isabelle King is the author of The Norfolk Story Book (October 2016). She frequently holds Performance Storytelling events at museums throughout Norfolk Museums Service, libraries, bookshops and community spaces. SELLING POINTS: . Builds on the success of the first book and incorporates more MNS museums to reach a wider readership . Rooted in research from curators and staff and fully endorsed by Norfolk Museums Service . All locations can be easily visited . Inspires children to explore museums, research history and write stories . Unique and specially commissioned illustrations by John McKeever 11 b/w illustrations