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Ashley Thorpe - Spirit Warriors
Monday, 22nd September 2025
St Hugh of Lincoln RC Primary School
Dear Parents/Carers,
We’re excited to announce that Jhalak Prize shortlisted and Branford Boase Award nominated author Ashley Thorpe will be visiting pupils to introduce us to his new book, Spirit Warriors.
Ashley’s fantasy adventures for children put a compelling spin on West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore, and Spirit Warriors is an epic story of chaos, myth, adventure and ancient magic, perfect for readers who love titles like Percy Jackson. It combines themes of kinship, overcoming grief and coming of age with humour, fast-paced action and extraordinary figures from history and folklore.
Urmston Books and Board Games is providing copies of Ashley's book at a special discounted event price — and your child will be able to meet Ashley personally to get their book signed.
If you would like to buy a book for your child, please complete the form below by Friday 5th September. You can pay for the book online or select the 'cash' option and hand in the cash to the school in a named envelope.
About Spirit Warriors
When her island home is overrun by evil spirits, Evie is saved only by the powerful gemstone her parents entrusted to her. Her best friend Arthur is not so lucky – caught in the magical crossfire, he finds himself in the body of a cat.
On a mission to return him to his body and defeat the ghouls, Evie and Arthur team up with Cai, a trainee shaman, who helps them discover the truth. The terrifying Blackheart Man is plotting to steal the island’s four magical gemstones and use their power to destroy the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. It will take all of Evie’s magic, Cai’s bravery and Arthur’s talent for thievery to stop him.
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