Sunday 7 December 2014

Book Launch in Aid of Isle of Wight-based Charity

An Isle of Wight charity helping children with cystic fibrosis is set to benefit from a book launch on Tuesday.

My Computer Doesn’t Work! and Other Problems was written by London author Marion Hertz and illustrated by Christian Hennessey, of Newport.

The anthology of poetry written from the perspective of a youngster, takes a witty journey through day-to-day problems faced by children.

An auction and raffle will accompany the launch at Waterstones, Newport.

Lots include sailing trips, the chance to play former world amateur snooker champion Luke Simmonds and gym memberships at Medina Leisure Centre.

Some 2,500 copies of the book have been produced and all profits will go to the Island-based national charity Children With Cystic Fibrosis Dream Holidays, also known as CF Dream Holidays.

The charity provides holiday respite care for families with children suffering from severe cystic fibrosis.

Elaine Tozer, of CF Dream Holidays, said: "Marion lives in London. She wanted to write a book for a children’s charity and came to us. I am really delighted. I think it’s a lovely book."

The event starts at 7pm.

Reproduced with acknowledgements to Isle of Wight County Press.

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