Shropshire Star

Author takes book on a trial run

When a children's author wanted some focus testing on her new book, it only made sense for her to go to her own child's nursery.

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Author Sarah Baker pictured with youngsters Billy Foster, 3, and 4-year-old Eowyn Middleton at Worfield Caterpillars

Sarah Baker went to Worfield Caterpillars Nursery, in Main Street, to see what people thought of her book, The Catapult Kid.

Mother-of-three Sarah has a long history with the nursery. Two of her children have been to Worfield Caterpillars and her youngest, will be joining very soon.

Sarah said: "It was absolutely lovely. The children were fantastic. I had some extremely positive feedback from all the staff.

"It's crucial to get close to target audience. Until you see how children respond you're just hoping it's good enough. To see smiling faces and hear little giggles is brilliant.

"It was a big comfort for the first time of reading it that I was among friends."