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The creators of the incredibly popular Kid Normal series of books are back with a new stand-alone adventure, The Great Dream Robbery.

You’ll know Greg James from his Breakfast show on BBC Radio 1 and you may know him and his friend, writer Chris Smith, from their Kid Normal series about a boy whose mum accidentally enrols him into a school for superheroes. With hilarious results.

And now the two writing friends have come up with another genius idea for a new book. What if you could invent a device that let you inside someone else’s dream? And what if an evil-minded someone trapped inside a nightmare?! That’s what happens in The Great Dream Robbery (published on 16 September)

Greg and Chris are a lively double-act, great fun and much enjoyed by their audiences. They’ll be at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival on Saturday 25 September from 1.30pm at the Bath Forum, which is just a five minute walk from Bath Spa station and the bus station. This event is aimed at kids aged between nine and 12 but it will be fun for all the family.

To win a family ticket for two adults and two children simply answer this question: What is Kid Normal’s real name? 

Also in the prize bundle will be a signed copy of the new book, The Great Dream Robbery!

Send your answers to email hidden; JavaScript is required to arrive with us by 23 September, 2021. Your entry must include your name and telephone number.

If you’re travelling over for a family day out in Bath there are loads of family-friendly places to go and things to do. Royal Victoria Park has a big playground full of equipment or there’s a crazy golf course for families to compete on. Perhaps you’d like to explore The Wood Between the Worlds, the beautifully painted children’s book section at Mr B’s Emporium. The bookshop is the festival’s official bookseller and can be found on John Street. Throughout the weekend of 24 to 26 September visit Milsom Street where the Great Bath Feast is taking place. There will be free chef demonstrations and lots of food and drink on offer

Bath Children’s Literature Festival has loads of events for kids of all ages. It runs from Friday 24 September to Sunday 3 October. As well as all those events featuring live authors the festival is running a FREE Children’s Character Treasure Trail around the city. Pick up a trail guide from one of the city centre venues, including Mr B’s bookshop, My Small World toyshop and the Fox and Kit Café. Find the fictional characters hidden around the city to be in with a chance of winning a bundle of books