Ben Davis is an author currently living and working in Staffordshire with his wife, son, and wimpy dog. Ben Davis writes funny books for older children and teenagers including the Joe Cowley series, My Embarrassing Dad’s Gone Viral and Make Me Awesome.   On Tuesday, 26th November, pupils in Years 8 and 9 were treated to workshops with him in the Hall.  

Alongside book readings, and creating characters with Ben, Etone pupils asked inciteful questions including How old were you when you started writing?  Would you like to make a play of one of your books?  What is your favourite book for teenagers? And Who inspires you?

They particularly enjoyed Ben telling them about including his embarrassing family members and weaving them into the stories he writes, as well as hearing about how an author is paid.