02-28-2008, 12:27 PM
Author’s stories may become film
by Gillian Stratton, Crosby Herald
AN AUTHOR whose books have caught the imagination of children and Hollywood producers is heading to Crosby Civic Hall.
Joseph Delaney will help launch World Book Day on Thursday, March 6.
Sweeney Todd and Edward Scissorhands director Tim Burton is rumoured to be interested in making a film of the first book in his ‘Wardstone Chronicles’ series.
Warner Brothers have bought the rights to the book, inspired by Lancashire folklore legend, the Boggart.
The father-of-three lives in the middle of Boggart territory and his village has a Boggart. Buried under a house in the village, the spirit causes things to disappear, milk to sour, and dogs to go lame.
The retired English teacher and grandfather-of-seven said: “When people used to tell me these stories I would write them down as ideas in my notebook.
“I think the stories would appeal to someone like Tim Burton because they are quite dark. I am sure if he got hold of the script he could develop it and really bring the book to life in the best way.
“At the moment it is just speculation, but I think it would be great if he did it, I am a huge admirer of his work.
“During World Book Day around 400 children from schools in the area will come along to the Civic Hall and I will give a short talk and then they can ask me questions.
“I enjoy talking to the youngsters, my job can be a lonely occupation so it is nice to get out and meet lots of people.”
The Spook’s Apprentice, The Spook’s Curse and The Spook’s Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children’s Book for the Year Award. The Spook’s Apprentice is also the winner of the Sefton Book Award.
Original article
by Gillian Stratton, Crosby Herald
AN AUTHOR whose books have caught the imagination of children and Hollywood producers is heading to Crosby Civic Hall.
Joseph Delaney will help launch World Book Day on Thursday, March 6.
Sweeney Todd and Edward Scissorhands director Tim Burton is rumoured to be interested in making a film of the first book in his ‘Wardstone Chronicles’ series.
Warner Brothers have bought the rights to the book, inspired by Lancashire folklore legend, the Boggart.
The father-of-three lives in the middle of Boggart territory and his village has a Boggart. Buried under a house in the village, the spirit causes things to disappear, milk to sour, and dogs to go lame.
The retired English teacher and grandfather-of-seven said: “When people used to tell me these stories I would write them down as ideas in my notebook.
“I think the stories would appeal to someone like Tim Burton because they are quite dark. I am sure if he got hold of the script he could develop it and really bring the book to life in the best way.
“At the moment it is just speculation, but I think it would be great if he did it, I am a huge admirer of his work.
“During World Book Day around 400 children from schools in the area will come along to the Civic Hall and I will give a short talk and then they can ask me questions.
“I enjoy talking to the youngsters, my job can be a lonely occupation so it is nice to get out and meet lots of people.”
The Spook’s Apprentice, The Spook’s Curse and The Spook’s Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children’s Book for the Year Award. The Spook’s Apprentice is also the winner of the Sefton Book Award.
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