Campbell College Junior School is delighted to welcome author and Old Campbellian, Guy Beringer, to read from his trilogy of beautifully illustrated children's books - Tales from Port Navas Creek. This reading is exclusively for Campbell Junior School pupils. The books may be purchased in advance directly from the Campbell Community Hub at a discounted price of £10 each. Your child will receive their book(s) on the day of the reading and will have to opportunity to have them signed by the author.

About the Books...

Set in the beautiful Cornish woodlands surrounding the iconic Helford River, the books follow the struggle of seven young protagonists, all woodland creatures, as they take on the might of the wicked Crow dynasty.

The story is a morality tale involving a struggle between good and evil, bravery and cowardice and magical powers intervening to overcome insuperable odds. Our young heros solve many riddles on their adventures, but by the end have learned that there are always more Great Questions to be answered. These tales weave adventure, family bonds, and timeless lessons into stories that span generations.

The books were written for Guy’s seven grandchildren and shaped by decades of work in law and governance. The Cornish setting reflects a deep personal connection to place, while the themes draw on long-held questions about fairness, accountability and doing the right thing when the odds are stacked against you.

The trilogy is illustrated by Margaret Beringer, whose drawings bring warmth, texture and emotional depth to the characters and their world.

For young readers aged 6+, written to be enjoyed both independently and read aloud - perfect stories for reading to children at bedtime.

The Times Review...

“Children’s books are dismissed by some as being too simple to read — yet Guy Beringer’s trilogy proves how wrong that assumption is.

Across the volumes readers will encounter a series of daring adventures, unique characters, irony, humour and enlightening descriptions filled with both realistic and fictional elements. Here, children of all ages can explore a fantastic world of woodland creatures whose journeys explore themes from friendship to the complexities of law.

The Tales from Port Navas Creek is one of the most engaging children’s trilogies I have read and I particularly enjoyed that it has many legal twists.”