{"id":6518,"date":"2026-10-21T15:57:02","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T14:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatonhouseschools.com\/clapham\/?p=6518"},"modified":"2026-10-21T15:57:02","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T14:57:02","slug":"dukes-festival-of-stories-is-back-this-november-at-eaton-house-the-manor-on-saturday-21st-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatonhouseschools.com\/clapham\/2026\/10\/21\/dukes-festival-of-stories-is-back-this-november-at-eaton-house-the-manor-on-saturday-21st-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Dukes Festival of Stories is back this November at Eaton House The Manor on Saturday 21st November!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Like books, famous authors, snow machines, yummy food, crafts, a Christmas Fair, a photo with Santa, a Waterstones Christmas book shop, and much more? Of course, you do! \u00a0Don\u2019t miss Early Bird Booking to this wonderful event which takes place on Saturday 21 November at Eaton House The Manor in Clapham.http:\/\/dukesfestivalofstories.com<\/a><\/h3>\n

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We\u2019re bringing together some of the UK\u2019s best-loved children\u2019s authors, illustrators and performers for a giant celebration of books and storytelling. Come and meet the people behind your most-loved books and discover some new favourites.<\/p>\n

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Featuring a bug show, puppets, comic club, character meet and greets, book signings, story readings, and draw-alongs, we\u2019ve got something for everyone.<\/p>\n

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Book at dukesfestivalofstories.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>by Friday 30th<\/sup> October<\/p>\n

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Here is the full list of authors and some events and we will bring you full author biographies in the days ahead. You will no doubt spot some of your favourites!<\/p>\n

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GYLES BRANDRETH<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Somewhere, a Boy and a Bear<\/em> and, for, FOS, Winnie-The-Pooh at 100<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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RACHEL BRIGHT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Lion Inside<\/em>, The Most Magnificent Moose<\/em> and, for, FOS, Draw, Roar and Imagine!<\/em><\/p>\n

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STRUAN MURRAY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Orphans of the Tide<\/em> and Dragonborn<\/em> and, for, FOS, Enter The World of Dragonborn.<\/em><\/p>\n

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BENJI DAVIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Storm Whale<\/em>, Grandad\u2019s Island<\/em> and, for, FOS, Draw With Benji.<\/em><\/p>\n

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SPECIAL EVENT<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Tiger Who Came to Tea.<\/em><\/p>\n

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EMMA FARRARONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

I Can\u2019t Sleep <\/em>and Wands Away!<\/em><\/p>\n

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KATIE AND KEVIN TSANG<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dragon Mountain<\/em>, The Neverland Thieves<\/em>, and, for, FOS, Adventure to Neverland.<\/em><\/p>\n

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SUSANNAH LLOYD<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Badgers Are Go! Snouts Up It\u2019s Time to Save The World! Badgers Are Go! Return of the Claw <\/em>and, for the FoS, Badgering for Beginners.<\/em><\/p>\n

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SIMON MOLE AND GECKO<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A First Book of Bugs <\/em>and, for the FoS, The Great Big Bug Show.<\/em><\/p>\n

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KATE ROLFE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Wolf and Bear <\/em>and Wiggling Words <\/em>and, for the FoS, Let Your Words Wiggle!<\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0ONJALI Q. RAUF<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Boy in the Back of the Class <\/em>and The Game I Will Never Forget <\/em><\/p>\n

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\u00a0THE LONG NOSE PUPPETS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Penguin.<\/em><\/p>\n

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QUICKDRAW COMIC CLUB<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Drawing Fun (6-8 years) and Here Be Dragons! (9-12 Years)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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