The Chair of Warminster School governors and former pupil has published a children’s fantasy adventure book to support the school’s Bursary Fund and help local families.
All profits from author Beverley Sunderland’s book, The History Gate Adventures: Giants and Dragons, will go towards Warminster School’s relaunch of its 1707 Bursary Fund, which provides a range of bursaries, including scholarships.
Beverley describes the book as a fantasy adventure about a brother and sister, Jack and Rosie, who attend a school which only admits children who have a fundamental belief that everyone is good at something, and want to find what that is.
While staying with an aunt and uncle during their school holiday, Jack and Rosie encounter the History Keepers, who have worked tirelessly for centuries guarding the History Gate to prevent history from being altered by The Dark Forces who have discovered a way to go back in time to attempt to change the past.
With floods, fires and volcanoes erupting, the History Keepers realise this is The Dark Forces attempting to change history, but they cannot work out what they are trying to change. Jack, Rosie and their friends begin to understand what is happening and set out on a great adventure to prevent The Dark Forces from changing the world forever.
Beverley is launching this re-issued edition of Giants and Dragons to give back to the school where she spent eight happy years before going to university, qualifying as a solicitor and later establishing one of the leading employment law firms in the UK. Beverley is also chair of Warminster School governors, a role she has held for three years.
“Warminster School taught me that nothing is impossible,” Beverley said. “This was the inspiration for the History Gate novels, and I wanted to thank the school for everything they did for me and give as many children as possible the chance to have that same experience. A recent visitor to the school said that the school puts the ‘Warm’ in Warminster, and I could not agree more.”
A Year 7 pupil, Ben, said, “Like the children in Giants and Dragons, Warminster has helped me believe in myself. I’ve discovered that I’m actually pretty good at most school sports and trying new things like drama and debating. The story shows how you can surprise yourself when you’re brave – and that’s how I feel here every day.”
Anyone wishing to buy the book and support Warminster School’s Bursary Fund can order it on Amazon for £10.
Pictured: Beverley Sunderland with students from Warminster School
