Fishy fun as author stops by Hayling Island school

THERE was a fishy welcome for this writer as he paid a visit to a Hayling school.

Mike Henson, author of The Nut Stays Shut, stopped by Mill Rythe Infant School to celebrate World Book Day.

Author Mike Henson with pupils at Mill Rythe Infant Schoolplaceholder image
Author Mike Henson with pupils at Mill Rythe Infant School

The 37-year-old, of Hayling Island, was swamped by youngsters all dressed up as octopuses for the annual event.

As well as giving a whole school assembly, he also gave pupils tips on how to build and illustrate a story.

Charlotte Tigne, assistant head at the school, said: ‘The pupils loved it.’

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