Inspire Every Child.

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Storycraft Publishing inspires pupils from 4 to 16.

Our goal is to instill a love of reading and creative writing that will last a lifetime.

We believe every child has a unique story to be told.

For details of our primary and secondary school visits please see here.

Just Published!

The almost true story of how John Magee became the first beardy baby and the incredible adventures that followed.

How can one baby’s hairy chin possibly cause the world so many problems? And can Lord Rash, owner of the planet’s biggest shaving company, really be trusted to find the solution he promises?

Buckle up for a journey that will push your imagination and giggle box to their very limits.

Be prepared to never look at beards in the same way ever again.

As Featured in the Irish Post

CHILDREN’S author John Magee has concerns about our use of robots in daily life and how far this might actually go. Click the logo for details.

“When John Magee emerges from his writing room, dishes smash, kettles squeal and sinks spill over, as local parents drop what they are doing, and turn their attention to whatever lies in the hand of one of our finest children's authors.”

Emmet McElhatton - Ulster Herald

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Ages 7+ - Choose Your Adventure!

Under 7? - Enjoy Twelve Adventures in One

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Is John Magee Visiting Your School?

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The code is provided post-visit and lasts for a limited time, so spread the word!

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Visit Details

Each visit is unique but the following will provide an indicator of visit content John has provided in the past.

Primary Schools

Years 1 and 2 receive an activity-based presentation in which every pupil is involved. John will also read a short story from his book "Wisdom for Children" and set the pupils an exciting challenge for them to complete!

Years 3, 4 and 5 receive a fun and entertaining 30-minute presentation filled with laughter. John demonstrates how to be a better storyteller and where anyone can get great ideas. John will also read an excerpt from one of his books.

Years 6 and 7 receive the same 30-minute presentation as Years 3, 4 and 5.

POST VISIT

Years 1 and 2 - The school will be provided with fun illustrations to colour in class. The images are a selection taken from John's book "Wisdom for Children."

Years 3 to 7- Teachers will be provided with digital teaching notes and resources for students (KS2 & KS3).

The pack covers themes of:

Action & Adventure

Robotics

Family & Society

Using material that has a subject checklist of:

English

Maths

Science

Design & Technology

Art & Design

Citizenship.

Secondary Schools

Year 8 - John will deliver a Year 8 assembly (approx 20 minutes) in which he demonstrates the importance of English class. This highly entertaining presentation covers Adolf Hitler, Gladiators, Modern Technology and Brands. It has been extremely well received (each pupil is asked to complete a feedback sheet on their attitude toward English class before and after).

Year 10 - Creative Writing Masterclass

John will deliver 2 x 60-minute workshops to Year 10 English classes. After sharing the secrets of structure and generating ideas John groups the pupils into teams tasked with completing a creative writing mission on behalf of the reclusive billionaire known only as "W". As owner of a global multi-media conglomerate he has set each team the task of developing a themed creative idea in only 30 minutes.

Each group is assisted through the workshop before they present their work and receive feedback. Past workshops have seen pupils deliver exciting new ideas on the following;

Literature;

Sport;

Social Media;

Television Quiz Show; and

Video Games.

The Author

John Magee is a married father with two children. Before becoming an author he spent nearly 30 years as an international business consultant sourcing exciting new ideas from around the world.

His first work, "Wisdom for Children" explains 12 of the most loved proverbs within a modern context. This work has been followed by several books for older readers aged 7-12;

“I Swapped Dad for a Robot”

“Granny Ball”

“Wheels of Fire”

"The Craziest Idea"

"Beardy Baby"

The idea for his book, “Beardy Baby,” came while on a visit to a Primary School. A pupil had asked him if "he had always had his beard."

During 2025 John is hoping to begin the release of his first trilogy under the "Edison Plugit" series.

John is passionate about showing children how creative writing is already such an important part of their lives and can bring incredible happiness.

For pupils in Secondary school, John brings a real-world business perspective that demonstrates why English and creative writing skills are vital to their future careers.

Next Steps

Please use the contact form below to request a call from John to discuss your visit needs and possible dates.

Cost

Primary School

£175 per school + Mileage @ 0.45p mile (Please note mileage is calculated on a round trip basis from BT79 0HH using the shortest route on Google Maps.

Secondary School

£250 per school +Mileage @ 0.45p mile.

Payment Terms

A written cheque should be provided on the day or, for electronic payment, an invoice will be sent post-visit requesting payment within 7 days of the visit date.

Please note: The above fee is based upon previous visits as outlined. John is happy to discuss your specific visit requirements and budget.

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