A Wisbech author visited children at Elm Primary School to tell them about her experiences in Africa.

Wisbech Standard: Fiona Ross with children at Elm Primary School.Fiona Ross with children at Elm Primary School. (Image: Archant)

Fiona Ross spoke about her childhood in South Africa and how she was brought up by Zulu nannies.

She also told Year 6 children tales of animal encounters and read from a section of her book, ‘White Zulu’, about baboons in her garden.

Miss Ross also explained the process of writing and getting books published before setting them a writing task for homework to describe life in Africa as a letter, diary or adventure story.

For her second visit, she came back to read their work and comment on ways to improve.

Catherine Pearson, from the school, said: “Children were so enthusiastic and really inspired and pleased to complete their homework task for her.

“She was very impressed with their writing and wanted to keep reading; especially those who had included cliff-hanger moments.

“It was a great opportunity for children to write for an audience and to feel their work was really valued.”

To buy Fiona’s book visit http://www.whitezulubook.com/