PUPILS at Tavistock College had the exciting opportunity to meet celebrated children’s author Anna Perera last week.

Anna Perera — best known for the critically acclaimed novel Guantanamo Boy, which was nominated for The Costa Children’s Book Award — made a lasting impression on the college’s pupils. 

Year 7 pupil Adam Hutchin, 11, said: ‘It was really interesting to discover her inspiration for the novels.

‘I particularly enjoyed the creative writing ideas we developed, focussing on the power of our dreams.’

Head of English, Mark Roberts, said: ‘It was a real coup for the college to attract such a high profile writer as Anna Perera. The students involved found the event stimulating and very thought-provoking.