Curtis ends his leg of the Reading & Writing Relay at Marple Hall

Curtis Jobling has completed the first leg of the Reading and Writing Relay by visiting Year 7 pupils at Marple Hall School on 26th June.

After the event pupil, Emily Kynastan, said "I was really inspired by Curtis' talk, it was funny and really interesting!"

Fellow pupil, Lucas Thompson, said Curtis' visit was "Interesting, funny, witty; all the qualities you enjoy. Definitely inspiring!"

Teacher at Marple Hall, Lyn Lawton, added "I am delighted that so many of our Year 7's felt inspired to buy Haunt - 172 copies sold!"

Pupils Lucas Thompson and Emily Kynastan with Curtis Jobling

Justin Somper, author of the Vampirates series, will carry the baton for the next leg of the Reading and Writing Relay.