Pupils chasing tales

Youngsters sat enthralled when a children’s author captured their imagination with tales of magic and mystery.

Writer Ana Fischel read to children at St James and St Michael’s Primary School in Paddington Green, Paddington.

She said: “I welcome the opportunity to share with the children the joy and imaginative stimulus that reading can bring.”

The event was part of a Reading is Fundamental UK scheme that organises free books and motivational events to get youngsters reading.

Katronia Woollard, project manager for RIF, said: “Having the support of authors like Ana Fischel is essential as we try to motivate children to read for pleasure.”

Mrs Fischel has written The Zartarbia Tales