Meet Tim Tilley, author of ‘HARKLIGHTS’ on Saturday 19th June (2pm-3pm) at The Secret Garden, Bourne Hill At this special event, author-illustrator Tim will introduce you to the magical world of Harklights, including a dynamic reading, a live drawing, and a chance to make your...
Join us for a free storytime session at The Secret Garden in Bourne Hill (behind the Arts Centre) every Wednesday 2pm-2.30pm, throughout the summer holidays. The dates are - Wednesday 28th July Wednesday 4th August Wednesday 11th August Wednesday 18th August Wednesday 25 August Wednesday...
We are thrilled to welcome the Queen of Historical Fiction, Emma Carroll, to The Rocketship Bookshop on Saturday 4th September. Emma will be signing copies of her new book, The Week at World's End, between 11am-12pm. If you are unable to attend but would like...
To celebrate Bookshop Day we have invited Alexandra Page, debut author of 'Wishyouwas,' to do an in store signing. It's one of our favourite books of the year and we can't wait for you all to read it! A perfect Christmas present for young readers....
We are delighted to welcome Martin Brown, cartoonist illustrator of the hugely successful Horrible Histories series, to the Rocketship Bookshop on Saturday 23rd October, 11am-12pm, where he will be signing copies of his brand new book, Nell and the Cave Bear. If you are unable...
We are thrilled that Salisbury's own, the fabulous Jenny Pearson, will be joining us at The Rocketship Bookshop to sign copies of her latest middle-grade book, Grandpa Frank's Great Big Bucket List. We are huge fans of Jenny's books here at The Rocketship and we...
We are very excited to welcome Annelise Gray to The Rocketship Bookshop on Saturday 12th February, from 11am-1pm for an in-store signing event. Annelise is the author of the brilliant Circus Maximus: Race to the Death, and its sequel, Circus Maximus: Rivals on the Track,...
We are very excited to welcome Kristina Stephenson back to The Rocketship Bookshop on Friday 4th March. Join in the fun as Kristina presents a free storytelling event based around her fabulous new picture book, The Museum of Marvellous Things!
Join us at The Rocketship as we welcome picture book author, Rachel Lawston, on Saturday 16th April. Rachel is the author of Finn's Garden Friends and the forthcoming, Mia Makes a Meadow and will be here to sign copies of her books and also give...
Join us for a special space themed game making workshop with Jez Whitworth from First Coding. Aimed at children aged between 8 and 11, young coders will get the chance to make their very own space rocket game, whilst learning about game design and important...
Join us as we welcome picture book author, Emma Perry, to the Rocketship on Saturday 30th April at 11am. Emma is the author of This Book Has Alpacs and Bears, and I Don't Like Books. Never. Ever. The End, and will be here signing copies...