Wakefield Museums and Castles

Meet local author Gail C Powell at this special spooky author event! Gail is launching 'Eliza Binks, Ghost Investigator'. This brand new book is set at our very own Pontefract Castle.

The book follows 12-year-old Eliza Binks, a Ghost Investigator. Eliza goes on a haunting journey to medieval Pontefract Castle. Saving the mother of a future King of England - and history itself - is her only way to make it back home..!

Hear how Gail came up with the idea for Eliza Binks. Find out how the incredible history of Pontefract Castle inspired the story.

Listen to passages from the book read by the author herself. Come up with ideas for your own spooky story.

You can even become a 'ghost investigator' yourself! A special spooky challenge trail will be available all day. Can you help Eliza find the clues hidden around the castle so she get back home? Trail sheets will be available from the Gift Shop.

This is part of our Witches and Wizards Week. Its also part of Wakefield Libraries' #Wordfest.