I have been dying to tell you about this! Auntie Medusa has her very own museum trail at the renowned Roman Baths in Bath. Join Silvia, the demigod from Hexham, on a mythic family quest through the baths and help her locate Medusa’s head. Along the way, you’ll discover fascinating facts about Medusa, meet real-life Roman characters and experience a world-renowned heritage site.
Image courtesy of Roman Baths, Bath
What an absolute career highlight to see my creation and Flavia Sorrentino’s illustrations come to life in this way. I can’t wait to visit the Baths on Saturday 26th October when I’ll be delivering a fun family session where I’ll tell you all about how I took history and myth and mixed it up with popular culture and Live Action Role Play to create a hilarious timeslip adventure. Then maybe we can go and marvel at the trail together.
The trail is included in your entry ticket to the Roman Baths and runs until 1 December 2024. Tickets for the event on 26th October can be purchased here.
A giant gorgon thank you to my publisher Chicken House and the Roman Baths team for making this happen!
About Marie Basting
Marie Basting writes funny fiction for middle-graders. Told by a career adviser, that girls like her don’t become writers, Marie loves nothing more than inspiring others to believe in themselves and achieve their dreams whatever the limits put on them. Her school and festival events have inspired thousands of children to smash stereotypes and to read and write for pleasure.
Marie Basting - Children's Author, Manchester 