Over eighty children and adults attended the launch to hear Nicola Jemphrey read the first chapter of Jack and the Wardrobe and talk about her experiences of writing the book.
Also at the launch was Ross Noble, the sculptor of the statue outside Holywood Arches Library of Lewis and featured in the story of Jack and the Wardrobe.
Nicola Jemphrey was surprised by the large turnout: ‘It was great to see so many people there with an interest in CS Lewis, as well as friends and family. I hope that through reading Jack and the Wardrobe many more people, particularly children, will develop an interest in Lewis's life and writing.’
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Notes to editors:
General information on Jack and the Wardrobe
RRP: £4.99. Available now from book shops and www.scriptureunion.org.uk
ISBN: 9781844272693
If you would like any copies for review please email media@scriptureunion.org.uk
Pictures available:
Nicola Jemphrey with the Ross Noble statue holding a copy of Jack and the Wardrobe
Close shot of Nicola Jemphrey with the Ross Noble statue holding a copy of Jack and the Wardrobe
Nicola Jemphrey with Ross Noble and the statue
Nicola Jemphrey reading the first chapter to the audience at the launch
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Jack and the Wardrobe is about a young boy deserted by his mother and left living with a father who has a drink problem. One day Jack hits his head on the statue outside his local library in East Belfast, of a man looking into a wardrobe, and an adventure begins which takes him on a fascinating journey into the life of CS Lewis.
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Christina Farley
Media and PR Officer
Scripture Union
Direct line: 01908 856143
Email: media@scriptureunion.org.uk