Nigel Hinton hated school and left to try several jobs before returning to education and training to be a teacher. He taught for nine years before, encouraged by the publication of his first book, COLLISION COURSE, he began to write full-time. The hugely successful BUDDY followed and then BUDDY'S SONG which was made into a film for which he wrote the screenplay and nine songs. THE FINDERS won the 1994 Children's Book Award for middle fiction. Nigel Hinton lives in Sussex.
Our children (and teachers) love the Beaver Towers series of books.
The children become attached to the characters of Nick and Baby B
and really do get taken off on an adventure with them. We often
read the first book in the series to the class as a story time book
and then so many children take it up and run with the series,
devouring the other books! Many are inspired to even try and
continue the series by writing the next one.
*Rachael Herman, English Co-Ordinator, King Alfred’s School,
Golders Green*
I was introduced to Beaver Towers by my first Head Teacher at the
very start of my teaching career. Reading it to my class of six and
seven-year-olds, I found they were instantly captivated by the
compelling characters (particularly Baby B) and the wonderfully
tense chapter endings. Many families chose to buy the books to read
along at home and I can think of countless pupils whose love of
reading and fiction writing have been inspired by these wonderful
books over the years. Now, as a Head Teacher myself, I recommend
the Beaver Towers series to my new teachers - the books are
brilliant and timeless.
*Michael Bunting Head Teacher Recreation Road Infant School,
Norwich*
Beaver Towers is an outstanding read! Every year, it's the one book
that's guaranteed to capture every child's imagination, inspire
them to read and bring their own writing alive. The children
instantly connect with the brilliantly created characters,
especially the lovable and hilarious Baby B. It's a joy to read
aloud. I highly recommend it!
*David Hemsley, Head Teacher, Hildenborough Primary School*
I've enjoyed reading Beaver Towers to classes of children for many
years now. They absolutely love the stories and characters
especially Baby B and can't wait to read the books themselves.
Every time I finish a chapter there are groans from around the
room. Even years later children return, fondly remembering the
plots and characters. I can't recommend these books enough and will
hopefully continue to read them for many years to come.
*Sue Warren, Teacher, Brook House Junior School, Sheffield*
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