This term in reading groups, Year 2 students are completing an author study on Duncan Ball. We began by learning about his life, the different countries where he has lived and how he started writing children’s novels. The two novels currently being studied are ‘Emily Eyefinger’ and ‘Selby’s Secret’. Both are very entertaining and have unexpected twists and turns.

On Tuesday, Year 2 students were privileged to have Duncan Ball visit. He read to us from Emily Eyefinger, Selby and even some hilarious poems that he has written. All the students listened attentively as they were intrigued with the plot and characters. Duncan Ball said that he has written approximately 75 books! He was also able to answer many of the questions the students had.

It was a very enjoyable morning and all of Year 2 students are now highly motivated to read more of his books and even try their hand at writing their own stories.

We greatly appreciated Duncan Ball dedicating his time to talk to us.