BLACK Country author Lynda Ann Green will bring magical storytelling to life when she stops by Kinver Community Library this weekend.

The Oldbury-born writer is inviting children and their parents to the Vicarage Drive venue on Saturday (October 28) where she will read from her new novel ‘Mr Nolly and the Magic Ladder’.

But what happens when a magic ladder falls into unsuspecting hands?

“Nothing short of an adventure packed with humour, talking animals and an ambitious witch, with spells thrown in for good measure, of course,” promises Lynda.

After entertaining visitors at the free event, the author will also sign copies for those who buy them.

Alan Smith’s annual ghost story reading at Kinver Library has already sold out, but a repeat performance has been arranged for those who have missed out.

The extra date is scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, at 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start, with organisers advising people to book early for this popular event.

Audience members should prepare for a spine-tingling evening as they listen to ‘The Wood Behind Rokeham Church’.

Alan, whose novels include recently-published The Midnight Carousel, has written books in a variety of genres including fantasy, horror, thriller and comedy drama, while his play, An Evening of Delectable Terror, has toured to sell out audiences in Birmingham and London.

When not writing, Alan enjoys working with prison reading groups and visitors to the library are sure to be captivated by his latest ghost story.

Tickets for the event cost £5, to include refreshments, and places can be booked by visiting the library or by calling 01384 872348.