Jemma Hatt

Jemma Hatt

Children's Author

https://www.jemmahatt.com
info@jemmahatt.com
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Available for

Workshop, Talk, Reading, Interview

Audiences

Age 7 to 11

Genres

Adventure, Fiction narrative, Humour

Book types

Fiction 8-13

Awards

Organisations

Details

Recent bookings include delivering primary school online sessions; being a panellist on a writing & publishing careers event for university students and an interview with BBC Radio Kent.

Testimonials:

“Both workshops were fully booked and received excellent feedback from attendees.”

Librarian, Sevenoaks Library

“Our pupils were hooked… every bookworm’s perfect day.”

Headteacher, Kemsing Primary School

"I loved the meeting with Jemma Hatt !!!!!" / "I really enjoyed it, it was great fun" / "it was very interesting"

Year 4 students, Sutton-at-Hone Primary School

"The children absolutely loved it, and it was great for them to hear from you, especially as you spoke so highly and the importance of reading.Thank you for your time and talking about the books too. The children have thoroughly enjoyed creating their own characters."

Year 2 teacher, Springwell Park Primary School

School Visits:

I am pleased to offer virtual and / or in-person visits which can include any of the following elements:

- Talk / presentation about me and my writing - can be tailored for Key Stage 2 or full school assemblies

- A reading from one of my books (suitable for Key Stage 2, ages 8-12)

- Creative writing workshops for Year 2 and / or Key Stage 2 students (ages 7-11)

- Q&A

Sessions can be tailored to incorporate learning objectives and / or any school-specific requirements.

About me:

Over the years I’ve lived and worked in London, Exeter, New York and Delaware and am now living close to where I grew up in Sevenoaks, Kent.

Reading has always been one of my favourite things to do; during reading time at primary school I would become so absorbed in imaginary worlds that at the end my name would have to be called several times before I’d notice! 

A good book becomes like an old friend, being revisited again and again. I hope to entertain young readers with adventures and laughs to enjoy alongside the characters.

The Adventurers Series was inspired by my childhood holidays to Devon and Cornwall as well as my lifelong fascination with Ancient Egypt.

Books by Jemma Hatt

I have written four books to date in The Adventurers Series: contemporary, humorous stories following a group of children and their Border collie as they solve mysteries everywhere from Cornwall to Cairo. The first two books of the series are currently being translated into Finnish and Estonian. I have also written a fiction book designed for students in Germany learning English; 'The Treasure of Tea Towers' was published by Klett Sprachen in April 2021.

978-1999364106
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The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle

The Adventurers and the Cursed Castle

The Adventurers and The Cursed Castle is the first book in The Adventurers Series: exciting adventure stories for children aged 8-12. Chosen by young readers as the Gold Award winner of the 2019 Wishing Shelf Book Awards for ages 9-12. Winner of the 2020 Children's Selfies Award. A mysterious curse has stricken Kexley Castle for generations ever since Egyptian treasure was transported to Cornwall by a 19th Century explorer. Can four young adventurers reveal the secrets that have been hidden for over a hundred years? Join Lara, Rufus, Tom and Barney in their first exciting adventure together as they unravel the mystery and race to find Captain Jack Kexley’s hiding place. To succeed, they must discover and solve a series of clues left by their ancestor, ahead of two unwelcome visitors from the British Museum who are determined to get there first! 
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978-1999364113
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The Adventurers and the Temple of Treasure

The Adventurers and the Temple of Treasure

A father's legacy, a chase across Egypt and a mystery buried for thousands of years... ... Lara, Rufus, Tom and Barney are back, in their second exciting adventure together. With the help of friends old and new, can they navigate their way through the ancient wonders of Egypt to unearth one of the greatest treasure troves in history? 
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978-1999364120
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The Adventurers and the City of Secrets

The Adventurers and the City of Secrets

Two master criminals are on the run with ancient treasure, using London's web of hidden trails and passages to conceal their loot. The Adventurers must track them down using their wits, Uncle Logan... and a stolen red bus. Join Lara, Rufus, Tom, Daisy and Barney as they race to uncover the City of Secrets! 
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978-1999364168
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The Adventurers and the Continental Chase

The Adventurers and the Continental Chase

A kidnap in Paris… a chase across Europe… one epic road trip! The Adventurers are on holiday when Maye warns of suspicious activity in Paris. Join them as they race from the French Alps to the ancient ruins of Rome on the trail of a dangerous gang with a legacy of secrets. 
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978-3125309098
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The Treasure of Tea Towers

The Treasure of Tea Towers

While cleaning up the attic, Alicia, Ella and Rohan find a puzzling clue to a treasure. They set out on a search and promptly meet two adults who want to scare away the children by all means. But Alicia, Ella and Rohan do not give up so quickly ... 'The Treasure of Tea Towers' is part of Klett's Team Reader Series, specifically designed to cater to different levels of English within classrooms in Germany. 
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Keywords

ABROAD ADVENTURE ADVENTURERS ASSEMBLIES CREATIVE WRITING EGYPT HUMOUR INTERNATIONAL KENT KEY STAGE 2 KS2 LONDON MYSTERY PRIMARY RELUCTANT READERS SKYPE STORYTELLER TRAVEL TRAVEL WORKSHOP WORLD BOOK DAY WRITING WORKSHOP ZOOM