Feb 19 • 17:29 UTC 🇱🇹 Lithuania Lrytas

At the Vilnius Book Fair - Danguolė Kandrotienė's children's detective 'Ghost School'

Danguolė Kandrotienė discusses her inspiration for writing a children's detective book set in a school for ghosts at the Vilnius Book Fair.

At the Vilnius Book Fair, Danguolė Kandrotienė shared her creative journey behind writing her children's detective book titled "Ghost School". She expressed her passion for creating fictional worlds, particularly one where ghosts need to attend school. Kandrotienė posed intriguing questions about the everyday life of ghost children, such as how a math class would work or what physical education would entail when the students have no physical bodies.

While reminiscing about her own school experience, Kandrotienė described fond memories of her school's basement, which housed a library and various discarded school resources. She recounted the presence of a life-sized skeleton used by her biology teacher, emphasizing how such elements contributed to a playful and imaginative learning environment. This nostalgic reflection not only inspired her storytelling but also brings to light the creative ways children interact with learning materials.

Kandrotienė anticipates engaging with children during her book's promotional events, expecting a flurry of questions regarding life as a ghost in a school setting. This book aims to blend detective themes with whimsical elements, encouraging young readers to explore their imagination while thinking critically about the narrative. Such books can stimulate interesting discussions about education, creativity, and the nature of learning, especially in an unusual context like that of a ghost school.

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