Writer & Educator
Gill Arbuthnott
Hello and welcome to my website. Here you can browse my books, check up on what events I’m doing in the coming months and find out how to book me for a visit.
Explore Gill's Fiction for Young Teens
Gill's Picture Books
For the Younger Reader
Follow the adventures of “Rory the Mouse” or “Sunshine” the Giant Panda.
When Rory the mouse falls out of Sam’s pocket in Edinburgh Zoo, he is afraid he’ll never find Sam again. ‘Have you seen Sam?’ Rory asks, and tries to describe his owner. He tells the zebra Sam’s got sticky-out sandy hair, and gets sent to the lion! He tells the lion Sam’s got big round eyes, and gets sent to the owl! Rory meets lots of animals as he searches the enormous zoo for Sam.
Explore Science with Gill
Meet DNA, the fabulous molecule that makes you you! Find out why you resemble your family, but are still unique; how DNA fingerprinting can solve crimes and cut restaurant bills. From Charles Darwin to Dolly the sheep, this is the story of genes.
Excited about Science
Science for Reluctant Readers
Not for the squeamish… All you never wanted to know about the Black Death, Smallpox and other hideous diseases. Plus how scientists and our bodies fight the never-ending battle against the germs.
Science for Middle Graders
What is life? What is a living thing? Discover astonishing facts about life on Earth. Find out how frogs can come back from the dead, who the cleverest non-human in the world is, and why water lilies kidnap flies…
Science for the whole Family
Which metal screams when you bend it? Which elements are used to make atomic bombs? Which gas will make you giggle uncontrollably? Incredible facts about the 92 most common elements that make our planet. If you thought chemistry was dull, it’s time to think again!
‘Balloon to the Moon will answer all the questions any potential astronauts might pose. It covers the entire spectrum, from mankind’s first attempts to get off the ground via balloons in the 1700s to the space race as it developed in the 50s, 60s and 70s, with revealing descriptions of the personalities involved as well as the technology. It all makes for a fascinating story, and one that will appeal to readers of all kinds. Concluding with a page on space careers and the future of humankind’s exploration of our universe this is a book to inform and inspire. ‘
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Listen....
to Gill reading her stories
As part of the BBC Radio Scottish Schools 2nd level or the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Two boys make friends when they meet at primary school. But when they both choose the same subject for their science project, their friendship is tested. A Long Way From Home was written by Gill Arbuthnott and read by Nicholas Ralph.
Listen to Gill reading Marilyn’s Hands. Part of an engaging series of podcasts of leading authors reading their stories, poems or essays on the theme of ‘Elsewhere’ – each one exclusively available online, commissioned by Edinburgh International Book Festival and supported by the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund.
How did Robert the Bruce win the battle?
Robert the Bruce led the Scottish army. Facing them was a much bigger English army, under the command of the English king, Edward II.
To beat them, Robert had to be clever.
The L.A.B travelled to Edinburgh to team up with pupils from Broomhouse Primary School for an interview with the children’s author Gill Arbuthnott.
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Engage with Gill
Why not contact me for a visit to your class, a book reading or larger speaking engagement?