Celia Rees
Description
This week Reading Aloud with Michael Rosen delves into the world of horror and supernatural fiction. Michael presents this spine-chilling programme from the basement of a haunted cinema in Birmingham.In the show we feature: Witch Child by Celia Rees. Celia, a former teacher, tells us how she was inspired to write this spooky historical novel set in the time of the witch hunts of the seventeenth century. a Year 10 class takes Witch Child and using drama and debate explores the issues within the novel. Michael Rosen's Rant examines the enduring appeal of horror stories. and our panel - John Richmond, educational writer, Darren Hart, librarian, and Winsome Thomas, a teacher adviser, read Stephen King's Carrie. Is it a cult classic or mildly pornographic?.
Runtime
14 min
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Date of Publication
2006
Database
Alexander Street
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